Top ranked and top seeded Hopkins battled through an effective slow down game by St. Cloud Tech to eventually win 55-36 and advance to the Boys Class 4A State Championship game on Saturday. The Royals next opponent will be Osseo. The Orioles upended Bloomington Jefferson 59-51 Thursday night at Target Center to advance. Osseo was led by Gonzaga bound senior center Sam Dower who poured in 20 points. Gametime Saturday night at Target Center is 8pm. Minnesota Score Radio will broadcast the game live on AM 1330 in the Twin Cities and AM 660 in Central Minnesota. You can also listen online at www.relevantradio.com.