Pace and Buchholz squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Pace had to settle for second. They took a 34-24 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Buchholz Bobcats. The Patriots' defeat signaled the end of their nine-game winning streak.
Trace Johnson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Buchholz, throwing for 207 yards and three touchdowns on only 18 passes, while also picking up 38 receiving yards. The dominant performance also gave Johnson a new career-high in rushing yards (20).
Pace's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-2. As for Buchholz, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-3.
Pace does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Buchholz, they will welcome Oakleaf at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Buchholz has won five straight at home, while Oakleaf won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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