Hopkins High School - Warrior Yearbook (Minnetonka, MN)

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A Memorable November 'Morning a G is State Cross country team left to right. Missy RtCke, M«ssy laVme Beth At lord Eve Rukavma. Susie Ot-son Sheila Ofeon. Cindy Ce-menski 0 l still think that this is only a dream c Bob Kem poinen runs to second ptace at state d Missy toshes sev enth to hefp the team finish tirst m state It was a day to remember for the Hopkins girls cross-country team at the state meet. The beautiful November morning found the team at different emotional levels. We laughed and we cried to relieve a lot of tension, said Missy LaVine. Mr. Rovn was always there with added words of encouragement. When the gun went off, we all ran our own race heading for the finish line. With the large crowd cheering, we all made it safely through the chute. We put on our sweats nervously awaiting the team results. When the countdown came down to the top five teams, Hopkins thought it had a chance to be in the top three. When only three teams were left, I turned to Mr. Rovn and asked him how we placed. He put his finger up indicating that we had taken first place. We almost died. We couldn't believe it was happening to us. Hopkins was truly the No. 1 team in the state of Minnesota. recalled LaVine. LaVine finished seventh best at state to lead the Royals. In the boys race. Bob Kempainen broke the old state record in finishing second. Wright Laufen-berg was ninth in the state. Stote Crxamps 17

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The- State Championship Soccer Game, at Osseo matched Hopkins against Hill-Murray. As the game progressed, it became apparent that the first team to score would win. The Royals ever-improving defense of juniors Dave Guetschow and Rich Scat-tergood, tri-captain Jeff Pearson and Eric Games” Messerli made it seem that it would only be a matter of time before the offense would score. The loyal, Royal fans waited for 79 minutes and 52 seconds until Athlete of the Week” Eric Tuck scored with only ticks of the clock remaining. Tuck was mobbed by his teammates as the Hopkins fans cheered wildly and sent confetti sailing onto the field. When the clock showed no time left, and Hopkins leading 1-0, fans streamed onto the field to rush toward all-state goalie Dave Snuggerud, who shut out all three opponents in the state tournament. The state tournament almost began with a rumble.” The bright orange-clad Blaine Bengals intimidated the Hopkins crowd to fight. On the field the Royals controlled the play as they scored a fourth-quarter goal on senior John Hack” Applegate's long throw-in. The semifinal game was as rowdy as the first win. This time the Royals found themselves in a shoot-out with Southwest. After Ramin Mahabadi and Bob Manning made their shots it was 2-2. It came down to MVP Mike Sundquist. who shot perfectly into the upper right corner. Fans mobbed the Hopkins field knocking down several players. Manning summed up the feeling, I wanted to be able to play in the next game.” Hopkins did with its 1-0 victory over Southwest. The last half hour of the Championship was like being on Cloud Nine for the 22 players and four coaches. I feel as though I’m this high off the ground,” said Snuggy, as he held his hand six feet off the ground. The team received gold medals while being applauded by their awesome fans. Every member of the team made some contribution and in the end it payed off. And as the seniors walked off the field, enjoying their last victory, they know that for years to come, they can say they are number ONE. by ERIC TUCK a Bob Manning thinks he's number 1. but Dove Guetschow has second thoughts, b J.J. Noun gets congratulated, c. A number 1 soccer team shows their excitement. 18 Stat© Soccer