Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Melissa Cardinals (Melissa, TX) and the host Princeton Panthers (Princeton, TX), saw Melissa's basketball squad wallop Princeton by a tally of 73-51.

With the victory, Melissa improves its record to 15-14 on the campaign. The Cardinals host McKinney North (McKinney, TX) to confront the Bulldogs in a 5A Region II District 13 challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 13-13. McKinney North won 40-36 in their recent league challenge against Lovejoy (Lucas, TX)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Greenville Lions (Greenville, TX) in a 5A Region II District 13 game, on Tuesday, February 6. Princeton will attempt to move on its 8-17 season record. The Lions enter the game with a 11-12 record after their 69-61 league loss to Denison (Denison, TX).