Pace has become one of the better soccer teams in the area.

But on this chilly, see-your-breath kind of night for the Patriots at the Navarre Soccer Complex, it didn’t go the Patriots’ way.

Kai Sam has been playing soccer since he was 5 years old.

But his playing days hit a bit of a roadblock freshman year at Milton.

Central’s Sasha Hatcher plays a lot of sports.

She’s a basketball player, a cross-country and track athlete, and last year, she became a volleyball player as well.

AJ BonJorno found the back of the net midway through the first half of Pace’s boys soccer game against West Florida Tech Monday night in Pensacola.

He showed his excitement, pumping his fists and then embracing teammates who were quick to celebrate with him.

Lani Bennett has a great relationship with her older brother, Cameron, an MMA fighter, but the Pace senior weightlifter will tell you that when it comes to being the toughest in the family, she wins that battle every time.

Treymar Jones has always been told to not hesitate when it comes to making a move on the basketball court.

When he just reacts off his natural athletic ability and instincts, the Milton standout is tough to stop, especially driving to the basket.

Jackson Ward has always had a strong connection to football. His dad played at the college level and that helped spark the Pace defensive standout’s interest in the game.

Berkleigh Jernigan will soon be playing soccer in college.

She’s already committed to the University of West Georgia and was scheduled to sign her letter of intent this Wednesday.

Up only 21-18 at the half against Navarre, Pace head coach Greg Gill talked with his team about playing better basketball.

The Patriots struggled with taking care of the ball early on and had a hard time hitting shots, but they ramped things up in the second half and came away with a 48-35 win over the Raiders in a District 1-6A game on the road Tuesday night.

Football has always kind of been a thing for Milton’s Jamarion Hadnot.

His family had a big interest in the game, and watching one of the all-time greats in NFL history play on television also inspired him.