Niceville hadn't done well against Pace recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Eagles came out on top against the Patriots by a score of 5-2. The Eagles have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Patriots, too.

Chloe Bailey
| 04/02/26 vs Pace | 7 |
| 03/31/26 vs Crestview | 10 |
| 03/24/26 @ Fort Walton Beach | 9 |
| 03/12/26 vs Northview | 10 |
| 03/10/26 vs West Florida | 10 |
| 03/07/26 vs Clarke Prep | 9 |
Chloe Bailey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Briana Noles was incredible, going 1-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February of 2025. Another player making a difference was Carnley Summerlin, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and one run.
Niceville's victory bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Pace, with the loss, they broke their seven-game winning streak and moved their record to 15-2.
Niceville has already played their next game, a 9-8 win against Mt. Vernon on the 3rd. As for Pace, they are taking a road trip to square off against Jay at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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