Hopkins sophomore guard Brianna Williams, left, defends against Minneapolis South's Ameshia Kearney in the first half of the Royals 55-44 loss to the Tigers during Dick's Sporting Goods Holiday Classic action Wednesday, Dec. 31 in Minnetonka.

Royals senior guard Kara Elofson, left, tries for two in the first half of Hopkins 55-44 loss to Minneapolis South during Dick's Sporting Goods Holiday Classic action Wednesday, Dec. 31 in Minnetonka.

Hopkins senior forward Jasmine Mendes, right, fights to keep the ball from Minneapolis South defenders in the first half of the Royals 55-44 loss to the Tigers during Dick's Sporting Goods Holiday Classic action Wednesday, Dec. 31 in Minnetonka.