One more step on the road to state is complete for the Pace softball team. The Patriots polished off Spruce Creek 4-0 Tuesday night to advance to a 6A regional championship game.
A common theme helped make the latest win possible for the sixth-ranked Patriots (24-4), that of course being another solid pitching effort from Jayden Heavener, a handful of big hits, including a home run by Shelby McKenzie, and heads up plays on defense.