Pace put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They enjoyed a cozy 31-17 victory over the Economedes Jaguars. Pace's win was all the more impressive since the Jaguars were averaging only 11 points allowed on the season.
Adrian Sauceda was his usual excellent self, rushing for 148 yards and two touchdowns. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: he now rushed for 148 or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaac Solis, who threw for 100 yards and a touchdown.
Pace wouldn't let Economedes keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Pace can thank Jose Garcia and Gilberto Hernandez for forcing both of them. With that strong performance, Hernandez is now averaging an impressive 5.3 total tackles per game. Pace got some further help from Ignacio Ramirez: he picked up two sacks and made seven total tackles.
Pace was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 268 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 268 rushing yards in four consecutive matches.
Despite the loss, Economedes saw an underclassman step up: John Carreon rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries, and also threw for 72 yards and a touchdown while completing 80% of his passes.
Pace's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-0. As for Economedes, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pace will face off against Roma at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Pace is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road. As for Economedes, they will head out to challenge St. Joseph Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Economedes' defense has only allowed 11 points per game this season, so St. Joseph Academy's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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