Princeton's first 7-on-7 state tourney trip ends

July 15, 2011

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By David Jenkins
Staff Writer
The Princeton Herald

COLLEGE STATION – In their first ever trip to the Fox Sports Southwest 7-on-7 State Tournament the Panthers in Div. II finished with a .500 record.

At Texas A&M University’s Penberthy Intramural Fields on July 14, they started Pool H action with a close 18-14 loss to Navasota.

They rebounded with a hard fought 34-33 victory against Industrial and knocked off previously undefeated Ballinger 34-25.

The Panthers finished in a three-way tie for second place with Ballinger and Navasota at 2-1. Industrial finished with a 0-3 mark.

Princeton dropped to the consolation bracket since they lost to Navasota to open the tournament.
Also in the consolation bracket was Industrial. Making up the championship bracket were Ballinger and Navasota.

The Panthers tournament showing came to an end that night following a 46-41 defeat to Lago Vista in the first round of consolation action.

Go to The Princeton Herald's website for more on the Panthers' 2011 outlook.