Florida High School Basketball - Pace nips Escambia
January 30, 2023: Pace, FL 32571 Pace Patriots (Pace, FL) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Escambia Gators (Pensacola, FL), 49-43 in a non-league bout.
With the victory, Pace upgrades its record to 11-11 on the campaign. The Patriots host Jay (Jay, FL) to play the Royals in a non-league bout on Friday, February 3. The Royals come into the bout with a record of 17-3. Jay won 58-39 in their recent non-league bout against Chipley (Chipley, FL)
Next up, the Gators play the Choctawhatchee Indians (Fort Walton Beach, FL) in a 5A District 1 bout, on Tuesday, January 31. Escambia will attempt to upgrade on its 7-10 season record. The Indians come into the bout with a 17-6 record after their 59-56 league loss to Booker T. Washington (Pensacola, FL).