Fights end Hopkins–Tartan game; police clear gym
Police cleared the gym and ended a basketball game early at Hopkins High School on Saturday night after fights broke out during a matchup between Hopkins and Tartan, officials said. The event was hosted by Breakdown Sports under a rental agreement that required a security plan, which included two on‑site officers; school leaders reported no serious injuries and noted a similar third‑party tournament in August also saw fights at the same venue.
📌 Key Facts
- Location: Hopkins High School, Hennepin County
- Event host: Breakdown Sports (rented the gym; not a school-run event)
- Security: Two on-site police officers responded per required plan
- Outcome: Game ended early; gym cleared; no serious injuries reported
- Context: Similar fight-disrupted tournament at Hopkins four months ago (Strictly Bball)
📊 Relevant Data
In the 2023-2024 school year, Hopkins Senior High School's student body was 49% White, 27% Black, 13% Hispanic, 7% two or more races, and 4% Asian.
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In the 2023-2024 school year, Tartan Senior High School's student body was 30% White, 22% Hispanic, 22% Asian, 17% Black, and 8% two or more races.
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In Minnesota, Black students, who make up 12% of the public school student population, received 32% of expulsions and out-of-school suspensions in 2022.
Black students are still kicked out of school at higher rates despite reforms — MPR News
Racial disparities in school discipline in Minnesota are influenced by subjective judgments in discipline for behaviors like disruption, where Black students are disproportionately affected compared to objective infractions.
Suspensions and Expulsions Report — Minnesota Department of Human Rights