Jun 30, 2023
Heavener earns more all-state recognition
Jayden Heavner is known as one of the top pitchers in the nation, so it comes as no surprise that she has earned more postseason recognition.
The Pace standout was named first-team all-state by Extra Innings Softball after a successful junior season with the Patriots. She’s also a Perfect Game Futures All-American and a MaxPreps All-American as well.
Jun 28, 2023
Allie Whiting headed to Pensacola Christian
Former West Florida Baptist Academy standout Allie Whiting is headed to Pensacola Christian College to continue her volleyball career.
Whiting spent the last two years playing for Pensacola State, appearing in a total of 31 matches for the Pirates.
Jun 27, 2023
MLB Draft ahead for Pace grad Brandon Sproat
In a Tweet on June 24 after his Game 1 start for Florida in the College World Series against LSU, Pace grad Brandon Sproat thanked Gator nation for everything.
Sproat had just thrown four innings, giving up two runs on six hits and striking out seven in a game the Gators lost 4-3 in extra innings on a Saturday night at Charles Schwab Stadium in Omaha.
Jun 27, 2023
Gongwer ready for next chapter of flag football career
Lucy Gongwer fell in love with flag football before she went on to become a standout in the sport for the Pace Patriots.
It was during her eighth-grade year that her passion for the sport was forged. She watched a practice one day and eventually attended a camp that the team held.
Jun 26, 2023
Blue Wahoos hosting summer celebration
The Blue Wahoos are hosting a summer celebration July 3 from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Blue Wahoos Stadium in Pensacola.
General admission is $5, though there is a VIP ticket available for the Hancock Whitney Club in the stadium, and it includes a full buffet, drinks, dessert and a cash bar.
Jun 26, 2023
Dickerson gears up for flag football at collegiate level
Ashten Dickerson has been around football her entire life. Not a surprise, really, considering her dad is a football coach at the University of West Florida.
So it’s only fitting that Dickerson decided to play flag football in high school for the Pace Patriots, and it’s only fitting that she’ll now continue her career at Florida Gateway College.
Jun 23, 2023
Blue Wahoos clinch first-half division title
Winning isn’t the only thing, but it seems to be a regular thing for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
Especially when it comes to championships. The reigning Southern League champs clinched the first-half South Division crown Wednesday night in Tennessee, beating the Smokies 3-1.
Jun 23, 2023
Opportunity to play for PSC ‘couldn’t have come at better time’ for Motes
Maddie Motes started thinking about playing college soccer near the end of her senior season at Pace.
With the Patriots having success on the field, finishing as the district runner-up, and going to the regional for the first time in nearly a decade, she wanted to stay in the sport.
Jun 23, 2023
7-on-7 tourney gives Panthers chance to compete
Two drives. Two touchdowns.
There’s no question Milton came out clicking on all cylinders from the jump as Ethan Diamond connected with Rayvon Cottrell and Bryson Brown on scoring strikes that put the Panthers in a great spot against Pensacola in a 7-on-7 tournament game Thursday night.
Jun 21, 2023
Gators punch ticket to finals of College World Series
The Florida Gators are headed to the finals of the College World Series after dispatching of TCU 3-2 Wednesday afternoon in Omaha.
Pace alum Brandon Sproat is part of the pitching staff for the Gators, who will play in the final round for the fourth time in program history and are seeking their first title since 2017.