The Princeton Panthers added a much-needed win to the resume, defeating Denison 77-49 at home Friday night.
The Panthers outscored the Yellow Jackets 25-11 in the third quarter to give themselves a 29-point lead entering the final quarter. With the victory, Princeton improved to 2-4 in district play with six games remaining. As things stand in District 13-5A, the Panthers are in a battle with McKinney North and Greenville for the final playoff spot, all three teams with a 2-4 record.
They all trail two games behind Melissa and Sherman, who are 4-2 in district, while Lovejoy stands alone at 6-0. Princeton has a big game next Friday at home against McKinney North in a matchup with major playoff implications.
Boys Basketball – Friday, Jan. 20
Princeton – 77
Denison – 49
Additional scores from the night.

Girls Basketball – Friday, Jan. 20
Princeton – 53
Denison – 49
Princeton held off Denison late in their fifth straight win, defeating the Lady Yellow Jackets 53-49.
The Lady Panthers improved to 7-1 in district play with just a few games remaining. Their next one is at home next Friday against McKinney North, who sits one game ahead of the Lady Panthers in the district standings.
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