Hopkins High School - Warrior Yearbook (Minnetonka, MN)

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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

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Royal Winter Olympic a The Royal Games are proclaimed1 b. Mike Jacobson and his mean serve, c. Dargis the dynomtc drummer. The lighting of the Royal torch and the release of balloons and pigeons started off the Royal Winter Olympics with excitement. The traditional broom-ball. badminton, volleyball, table tennis games and the fun run again filled the school with echoes of school spirit. Many new events were added to this year's Olympics; the Jacob's ladder brought those willing to make fools of themselves to the center of the mall. The not willing viewed the event in admiration or snickering. The Battle of the Bands provided competition for the individual bands often not recognized. Other events were: arm wrestling, an eating contest, a class weight contest and a five-person dog sled race. The week ended with the basketball game and a video and light show dance. Many participated and enjoyed these events. The Royal Winter Olympics were a fun part of school and broke up the long, cold winter. 20 Royai Winter Oiympfcs