Royals senior QB JT DenHartog (15) on his way to a rushing touchdown in the 2nd quarter Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Hopkins High School. The Royals finished their regular season by beating Lake Conference rival Minnetonka 36-34.

Hopkins senior wide receiver Ricky Johnson, left, gets tripped up with the ball by Minnetonka senior DeCeon Schumann, on ground, in the first quarter of the Royals season final defeat of the Skippers 36-34 Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Hopkins High School.

Hopkins WR Charlie Giullani (2) is hit and tackled in the air by Trojans junior DB Kyle Kalivoda Friday, Oct. 12, in Plymouth. The Trojans dethroned the Royals 31-13 in Lake Conference action.