The Pace Patriots just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the West Florida Jaguars at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
On Friday, 2025 welcomed Pace with a 61-39 loss courtesy of Fort Walton Beach. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 243rd, while the Vikings are ranked 102nd).
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask West Florida). They simply couldn't be stopped on Monday as they easily beat Dunnellon 65-36. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Jaguars as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
West Florida found their leader in sophomore Amani Bartholomew, who went 11 of 14 en route to 25 points along with eight rebounds and four steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Bartholomew has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Shania Beeks, who posted 11 points along with six boards and five assists.
West Florida smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Pace's loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-7. As for West Florida, their win bumped their record up to 9-7.
Pace lost to West Florida at home by a decisive 53-34 margin in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will Pace have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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