Pace Patriots finish regular season undefeated

The Pace Patriots Boys soccer team finished their regular season play undefeated at 21-0-3 with a 3-1 victory on Jan 29 vs. 5A Escambia.

Pace is located in Santa Rosa county in the Florida panhandle and is currently ranked 3rd in the state in Class 4A.

Led by seniors Ryan Bliss, NathanCross, Ryan Hampton, Jerry Gooch, Tim Hughes, Casey McDonough, Joey Pfeiffer, and Derrick Townley, the Patriots have faced several high powered opponents this season.

Pace' biggest challenge of the regular season came just this week with a game versus perennial panhandle powerhouse, 5A Gulfbreeze. Pace led the entire match and only with time all but expired in regulation and "officials" time, did Gulf Breeze tie up the match. Final Score: 2-2.

The Pace Patriots Boys team moves into District Playoffs on 2 and 5 Feb and is confident to be playing yet well into February!

-- Report by Bill McDonough