Pace had won ten straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they bumped up to 12-1 to make it 11. Everything went their way against the Northview Chiefs as they made off with a 10-3 win. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won six games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Pace got a great performance from Hannah DeMarcus as she struck out 16 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. DeMarcus has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than 12 strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Gracie Ueberroth was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Britten Kettler, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Patriots
| 03/26/26 vs Northview | 13 |
| 03/24/26 @ Gulf Breeze | 6 |
| 03/13/26 vs Milton | 12 |
| 03/10/26 vs Crestview | 12 |
| 03/07/26 vs Parrish Community | 5 |
| + 13 more games |
Pace kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2025.
As for Northview, with the loss, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 9-4. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for they, who until this matchup were averaging 3.38 runs allowed.
On Northview's side, Peyton Womack made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run. Another player making a difference was Daviona Randolph, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
Pace has already played their next contest, an 11-0 victory against Fort Walton Beach on the 27th. As for Northview, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 4-0 win against Milton on the 27th.
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