It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Pace had no problem doing just that on Friday. They claimed a resounding 49-21 victory over the Oviedo Lions. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won eight games by 23 points or more so far this season.
Ben Tyner was his usual excellent self, rushing for 152 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries, while also throwing for 167 yards and three touchdowns on only seven passes. His longest rush was for an incredible 80 yards. Another player making a difference was Makael Williams, who rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Pace was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 295 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 170 rushing yards in 19 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Several Lions players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jerome Curry, who threw for 170 yards and two touchdowns. Oviedo also got help from Jordan Donahoo, who showed off his sure hands for 101 receiving yards.
Pace pushed their record up to 10-1 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 11.6 points per game. As for Oviedo, their loss ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 8-3.
Pace will face off against Buchholz at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Buchholz will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Pace surely won't give up without a fight. Oviedo does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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