HOPKINS WENT UP AGAINST EASTVIEW IN THE CLASS 4A STATE FINALS

Hopkins and Eastview squared off in the Class 4A state girls’ basketball finals.

Hopkins pushed the ball down the floor as were able to get everyone involved in the offense.

Hopkins players Ashley Bates, Viria Livingston, Nia Hollie, TT Starks and Evelyn Knox all were able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half.

Eastview was able to pass the ball around and work the ball inside to their post players.

The score went back and forth throughout the first half.

At halftime the score was Eastview 30, Hopkins 28.

As the second half got underway Hopkins continued to come up with huge mid-range jump shots and layups.

Hopkins was able to come up with rebounds and both teams dove on the floor after loose balls.

Hollie, Starks and Bates all came up with big baskets with just under 10 minutes left in regulations.  

Hopkins was able to slow down the Eastview offense in the second half. Hopkins was also able to control the tempo of the game in the second half.

Hopkins came away with the 68-60 victory over Eastview. With that win Hopkins won the 2015 MSHSL State 4A class title.