Offense paces Panthers at Berkner

Princeton baseball team rallies for wins at Richardson Berkner tournament

Mar. 10, 2026 at 12:50pm

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The Princeton baseball team's offense came alive at a tournament at Richardson Berkner, rallying from a 3-0 deficit to stun Berkner 6-3 and earning a walk-off 6-5 victory against North Garland. The Panthers then exploded for seven runs in the bottom of the first inning to defeat Community 7-1.

Why it matters

The offensive outbursts at the Berkner tournament showed the Panthers' ability to overcome early deficits and put together big innings, which will be important as they continue district play and make a push for the playoffs.

The details

Against Berkner, Princeton scored six runs in the top of the sixth inning, taking advantage of walks, errors, and a bases-loaded single by Felix Martinez to rally for the 6-3 win. Later in the day, Jaxson Watjen scored the game-winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the sixth for a 6-5 victory over North Garland. The next day, Princeton sent 13 batters to the plate in a seven-run first inning to cruise past Community 7-1.

  • On March 5, Princeton rallied for a 6-3 win over Berkner.
  • Also on March 5, Princeton earned a 6-5 walk-off win against North Garland.
  • On March 6, Princeton defeated Community 7-1.

The players

Brayden Hyatt

A Princeton batter who was photographed making contact with the ball during a recent home game.

Marlon Alvarado

A Princeton player who drove in a run with a bases-loaded walk in the six-run sixth inning against Berkner.

Felix Martinez

A Princeton player who put the Panthers ahead 4-3 with an RBI single and later scored the sixth run in the big inning against Berkner.

Jaxson Watjen

The Princeton player who scored the game-winning run on a wild pitch in the 6-5 victory over North Garland, and also limited Community to one run over five innings in the 7-1 win.

Elijah Vega

A Princeton player who went 2-for-3 with three RBIs, including a double, in the 6-5 win over North Garland.

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What they’re saying

“After being limited to one run and five hits in a 4-1 loss to Plano East to begin District 6-6A play, the offense for the Princeton baseball team came alive in a big way later in the week at a tournament at Richardson Berkner.”

— David Wolman, Sports writer

What’s next

The Panthers will look to carry their offensive momentum from the Berkner tournament into their next district game against Plano West on March 12.

The takeaway

Princeton's ability to rally from early deficits and put together big offensive innings at the Berkner tournament shows the team's resilience and potential to make a strong push in district play and the playoffs.