The Pace Patriots's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight loss. The match between Pace and Milton wasn't particularly close, with Pace falling 48-32. While losing is never fun, Pace can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 584th, while Milton is ranked 113th).
Pace's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Joeseph Skipworth, who scored seven points along with 14 rebounds and three steals, and Hayden Bowman who scored 11 points along with five rebounds and four blocks. That's the first time this season that Bowman posted two or more blocks.
Milton got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Mateo Robinson out in front who scored 17 points along with nine rebounds. Christopher Jaylen mckinley was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with three steals.
Pace has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost ten of their last 11 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-14 record this season. As for Milton, they pushed their record up to 14-2 with that victory, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pace will square off against Navarre at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Navarre has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 581 points over their last eight matches. As for Milton, they will head out on the road to face off against Crestview at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Crestview is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 58.9 points per game.
