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Hopkins and Rosemount Set for Girls Basketball Championship Showdown
Top-seeded Hopkins looks to extend its record to 10 state titles, while No. 2 Rosemount seeks its first-ever championship.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:00pm
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The Minnesota Class 4A girls basketball state championship game will feature a matchup between top-seeded Hopkins, which has won a record 9 state titles, and No. 2 Rosemount, which is seeking its first-ever championship. Rosemount players remember watching Hopkins fall just short of the title in 2021, and now they have a chance to capture the elusive state crown.
Why it matters
This game represents a clash between the state's basketball powerhouse in Hopkins, which has dominated the sport for over a decade, and an up-and-coming program in Rosemount that is hungry for its first championship. The outcome will determine whether Hopkins can extend its dynasty or if Rosemount can finally break through and win its first title.
The details
Hopkins has reached the state title game in all but one of the last 10 seasons, winning a record 9 championships. Rosemount, meanwhile, fell just short of its first title in 2021, losing a close 45-43 game to Chaska. Now the Irish have another chance to capture the elusive championship, facing off against the juggernaut Royals program.
- The championship game will be played on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
- Rosemount reached the title game by defeating Rochester Mayo 65-64 in the semifinals on Thursday.
The players
Hopkins
The top-seeded girls basketball program that has won a record 9 state championships, including as recently as 2025.
Rosemount
The No. 2 seed that is seeking its first-ever state championship, after falling just short in 2021.
Amisha Ramlall
A junior guard for Rosemount who remembers watching the team's heartbreaking loss in the 2021 title game.
Ashna Ramlall
A sophomore for Rosemount who also recalls the team's narrow defeat in the 2021 championship.
Chris Orr
The head coach of the Rosemount girls basketball team.
What they’re saying
“We had one back-door play...”
— Amisha Ramlall, Junior Guard, Rosemount
“That last shot...”
— Ashna Ramlall, Sophomore, Rosemount
“Why'd you have to bring it up?”
— Chris Orr, Head Coach, Rosemount
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This game represents a clash between the state's dominant basketball dynasty in Hopkins and an upstart program in Rosemount that is hungry for its first championship. The outcome will determine whether Hopkins can extend its reign over Minnesota girls basketball or if Rosemount can finally break through and capture the elusive state title.
