The Pace Patriots softball team scored 2 runs and limited the visiting Jay Royals to 1 in the Patriots non-league triumph on Thursday.

With the triumph, Pace moves its record to 8-8 on the year. The Patriots travel to Escambia (Pensacola, FL) to play the Gators in a 7A District 1 game on Friday, March 29. The Gators come into the game with a record of 8-7. Escambia won 11-0 in their recent non-league game against W.S. Neal (East Brewton, AL)

In their next game, the Royals play the Paxton Bobcats (Paxton, FL) in a non-league game, on Monday, April 1. Jay will attempt to move on its 10-4 season record. The Bobcats come into the game with a 7-0 record after their 21-0 non-league win over Laurel Hill (Laurel Hill, FL).