McKinney barely beat Princeton the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Lions were the clear victors by a 12-0 margin over the Panthers on Tuesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Lions as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak.
Kady Huggins and Michayla Franzen did most of the damage at the plate: Huggins went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Franzen scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs Franzen has posted since back in April of 2024. Veronica Molina also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Lions
| 04/01/25 vs Princeton | 54.5% |
| 03/05/25 @ Princeton | 50.9% |
| 02/28/25 vs Denison | 50% |
| 02/27/25 vs Sherman | 48.6% |
| 02/14/25 vs South Grand Prairie | 48% |
McKinney always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
McKinney's win bumped their record up to 3-21-1. As for Princeton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 14 of their last 16 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-17-1 record this season.
McKinney and Princeton could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Texas Rankings. The Lions (ranked 772nd) will meet Plano West (ranked 202nd) at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Princeton will square off against Allen at 7:15 p.m. on Friday with a big rank disadvantage (904 vs. 260).
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