Pace lost a close one when they played last Thursday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They were outmatched by the Mercedes Tigers on the road and fell 48-21. The Vikings haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Despite the loss, Pace still got an impressive performance from Juan Hernandez, who threw for 127 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. David Melendez was in the mix too, providing Pace with two touchdowns.
Robert Sanchez was his usual excellent self, rushing for 222 yards and four touchdowns on only 15 carries for Mercedes. Sanchez's longest rush was for an impressive 62 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Aaron Cortez was another key player, gaining 284 total yards and a touchdown.
Pace's defeat dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Mercedes, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-3.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Pace will challenge Alice at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Alice will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Pace surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mercedes, they will be playing at home against Sharyland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Mercedes' favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four matches.
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