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Top games: Storied programs, Hopkins and DeLaSalle, meet for just the second time this century

By Mark Hvidsten, SportsEngine, 01/29/19, 11:30AM CST

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Jan. 29: It might not get much better than the Royals versus the Islanders, two top-ranked teams with a history of postseason success.

Hopkins, with its seven Class 4A titles, and DeLaSalle, with its seven titles from Class 2A and Class 3A combined, duel on Tuesday. Both teams are top-ranked in their respective class. Photo by Jeff Lawler, SportsEngine

Hopkins, with its seven Class 4A titles, and DeLaSalle, with its seven titles from Class 2A and Class 3A combined, duel on Tuesday. Both teams are top-ranked in their respective class. Photo by Jeff Lawler, SportsEngine

We task our reporters with identifying several intriguing games throughout the state to assemble our Top Games of the Week. The matchups are presented in no particular order, and when there are additional games we want to highlight, we’ll include them with brief notes.

Editor's note: With school districts postponing games due to weather, some of the games we selected to highlight will not be played as scheduled. 





Other games to keep an eye on

Mahtomedi vs. Tartan, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 31. After No. 6-3A Mahtomedi (12-3, 7-0) held Tartan to its lowest point total of the season in a 57-51 victory on Jan. 3, Tartan (13-2, 6-1) is out for a little revenge. With a win, the Titans can return the favor and grab a share of the lead in the Metro East Conference standings with the Zephyrs.

Perham vs. Breckenridge, 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1. A rivalry win against No. 3-2A Perham (14-1, 7-0) could be a big boost for Breckenridge (8-4, 3-2), which spent a couple of weeks in the Class 2A rankings before faltering.

East Ridge vs. Edina, 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1. No. 8-4A Edina (10-6, 1-2) is just 1-6 against top 10-ranked teams in Class 4A this season and faces another in No. 4-4A East Ridge (13-2, 8-0). If nothing else, the Hornets will be battle-tested for the Section 2 tournament.


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