Pace was not the first on the board on Friday, but they got there more often. They slipped by the Bishop Badgers 35-34. The score was all tied up 14-14 at the break, but the Vikings were the better team in the second half.
Pace had a senior duo take command as Isaac Solis threw for 171 yards and three touchdowns and David Melendez picked up 75 receiving yards and three scores.
Pace didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Deionfrank Olvera and Melendez. Narciso Rodriguez was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks, forcing one fumble, and making five total tackles.
Several Badgers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Matthew Reyna, who picked up 149 receiving yards and one TD. Braxten Eli Montalvo was another key player, having thrown for 313 yards and onetouchdown.
Pace has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 28.0 points this season. As for Bishop, their record is now 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pace will host La Joya at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bishop, they will square off against Rockport-Fulton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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