Basketball Recap: Princeton Picks Up 14th Consecutive Win

Vikings

Previous Games

03/09/25 @ Springboro	49-47
03/02/25 vs Walnut Hills	58-45
02/26/25 @ Fairmont	57-50
02/22/25 vs Sycamore	63-57
02/19/25 vs Middletown	62-29
+ 9 more games

Princeton had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Springboro Panthers 49-47. Winning may never get old, but the Vikings sure are getting used to it with their 14th in a row.

It was another big night for Mari Gerton, who posted 23 points in addition to five assists and five boards. What's more, she also posted a 71% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's achieved since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kali Fortson, who scored ten points and eight rebounds.

Princeton pushed their record up to 21-6 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.4 points over those games. As for Springboro, the loss snapped their winning streak at 11 games and leaves them with a 22-5 record.

Looking ahead, Princeton will face off against Pickerington Central at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. Pickerington Central will roll in looking for their 19th straight win, something Princeton surely won't give up without a fight. Springboro does not have any more games scheduled as of now.