After falling behind 30-20 late in the second quarter, Principia flipped the script with four consecutive points to end the half down 30-24.
In the third quarter, Principia went on a 17-0 run to pull ahead 45-34.

Top 100 Wake Forest signee Quentin Coleman went 9 of 20 from the field while contributing four assists and four steals for Principia. (FILE PHOTO: Marty Beck)
The Panthers maintained a 59-47 lead headed into the fourth quarter before cruising to the opening-round win.
Columbus won the City of Palms Classic last season behind Duke freshmen Cameron and Cayden Boozer. The Explorers have won four consecutive state titles in Florida's highest classification and are the defending national champion.
Gassim Toure added 19 points and seven rebounds for Principia while
Sekou Cisse chipped in 11 points, five rebounds and four assists.
Five-star Miami signee
Caleb Gaskins finished with 23 points, seven rebounds and three assists in the loss for the Explorers.