Pace girls soccer coach Nick Williamson told his heartbroken team after its Sweet 16 loss to Bartram Trail Wednesday night that this is the most fun team he has coached.
All season the Patriots played their opponents tough. They won 12 games. And they made the ride an enjoyable one before it ended in a 1-0 loss to the reigning state champs on the road.
You would think the feeling of winning state championships might age a bit, perhaps get a little too old.
But inside the RP Funding Center Wednesday afternoon in Lakeland at the FHSAA 3A state meet, the joy for the athletes on the Pace Patriot girls weightlifting team is still something to admire.
Mateo Robinson has the ability to pour in points on any given night.
And earlier this month, the Milton Panther senior reached the 1,000-point mark in a district tournament game against Crestview.
Central boys basketball standout Carson Baxley hit the 1,000-point milestone of his career last month in a game against rival Jay.
A leader on both sides of the ball, the humble Baxley takes individual accolades in stride.
Bryse Burkett is only an eighth grader but she’s already reached the 1,000-point milestone.
The L.E.A.D. Academy star hit the achievement in the Lions’ 63-16 District 1-1A tournament win over St. John Paul II on Feb. 3.
Milton’s boys basketball team is headed to the regional tournament for the third year in a row.
The Panthers host Buchholz Saturday night in the opening round of the Region 1-6A tourney.
Postseason girls basketball gets underway this weekend, and a handful of area teams will be in action.
Navarre, Jay and L.E.A.D. Academy are all headed to the regional tournament.
Sergio and Mateo Robinson are used to winning district championships with the Milton Panthers.
Saturday night’s 72-55 victory over the Tate Aggies put the exclamation on their third consecutive District 1-6A crown, the senior twins joining their teammates in a celebration on the court, hoisting the trophy as the hometown fans cheered.
