There is built-in pressure for Pace’s boys golf team, a standard that the Patriots aim to reach year in and year out having dominated the district the last four years.
They added to that string of success Monday, claiming the District 1-3A title one more time by shooting a 288 at Stonebrook Golf Club in Pace.
Jay head coach Brian Watson will tell you homecoming is a big deal in town. And while he’s happy everyone was able to enjoy it, he’s also happy it’s now history.
That’s because homecoming can bring extra distractions to game week, though the Royals seemed just fine rolling past Lighthouse Private Christian Academy 42-8 at Merle V. North Stadium Friday night.
Even on a day when the University of Florida might have not been at its best early on, the Argos made the big plays when it mattered most against Delta State in a crucial Gulf South Conference showdown.
Milton’s football team went into Friday night’s game against Crestview hoping to notch its first win since early September.
But the tough season continued for the Panthers despite an early lead as they fell 49-22 to the Bulldogs at Hurley Manning Field.
Pace could have folded when it was down two scores Friday night, trailing Navarre 17-6 with 3:50 to play in the third quarter.
Instead, Pace fought back in this key District 1-4S showdown with the Raiders, taking the lead at one point and having one last shot to win it at the end.
The Jay Royals are the district runner-up in District 1-A after falling in three sets to Baker, which won its 21st consecutive district crown Thursday night in Jay.
The Royals lost the match 25-13, 25-19 and 25-15.
