Pace Patriots (Pace, FL) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Escambia Gators (Pensacola, FL), 52-46 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Pace upgrades its record to 13-3 on the season. The Patriots travel to West Florida (Pensacola, FL) to play the Jaguars in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Jaguars enter the game with a record of 5-12. West Florida lost 70-61 in their recent non-league game against UMS-Wright Prep (Mobile, AL)

With the defeat, Escambia moves to 0-15 on the year. The Gators travel to Crestview (Crestview, FL) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 10. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 10-6. Crestview won 66-55 in their recent non-league game against Booker T. Washington (Pensacola, FL)