Pace earns first win

(November 16, 1999) -- The Class 2A Pace Patriots opened the 99-00 season with a convincing 7-0 victory over 3A Tate.

Sophomore Kevin Lewis scored three times to lead the Patriots to their first win.

Rounding out the scoring were (Junior) Jared Smith, (Senior) Josh Holt, (Sophomore) Chad Garrett, and (Freshman) Kenny Kaden.  Senior Forward Josh Kelly had two assists and several scoring opportunities, although he was tightly marked by two Aggie defenders most of the game.

Other assists were provided by Seniors David Seevers and Clint Morrow. Sophomore Goalkeeper Jeff Benton had six saves in earning his first shutout.  David Seevers controlled play in the midfield all evening while defenders Jesse Finley, Jaron Nix, and Mark Velarde throttled Tate's forwards.

Pace's Junior Varsity defeated Tate 2-1 in the earlier game.

Next game:  Milton at UWF on November 18.

-- Thanks to Larry Kaden