Wayzata beats Hopkins in section title thriller

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Lake Conference rivals Hopkins and Wayzata met for the third time this season Tuesday night in the Section 6AAAA title game. Wayzata won the game 71-66 for their third win over Hopkins this season and for their third straight section title .

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Hopkins was led by guard Jayden Moore and his 16 point game. Moore hit a half court three point shot at the halftime buzzer giving Hopkins a 10 point lead.

Wayzata rallied back in the second half. Hayden Tibbits scored 23 points in the game, Spencer Hall added 12 points and Jackson McAndrew scored 13 points including a go-ahead three pointer in the final minutes of the game.

With the win, Wayzata qualifies for the Class 4A boys state tournament next week.