Football Recap: Pace Triumphant Thanks to a Strong Effort from Adrian Sauceda

By Team Reports Oct 12, 2024, 3:51pm

Football Recap: Pace Vikings vs. Porter Cowboys

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There's no place like home for Pace, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They blew past the Porter Cowboys 47-19 at home on Friday. That looming 47-19 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Vikings yet this season.

Adrian Sauceda was his usual excellent self, rushing for 274 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run. Saul Saldivar was another key rusher, rushing for 83 yards and a touchdown.

He was just one part of a punishing run game: Pace was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 368 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.

Pace wouldn't let Porter keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Narciso Rodriguez, Juan Lujano, and Athan Lopez picked up one apiece. Lopez also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 16.

Pace's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Porter, they are on a 16-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pace will square off against Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pace is facing Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest at the right time seeing as Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Porter, they will challenge Edcouch-Elsa at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Edcouch-Elsa's defense has only allowed 13.3 points per game this season, so Porter's offense will have their work cut out for them.

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