After an abrupt end to last year’s season, with the Patriots losing by a point to Buchholz in the first round of playoffs, the Pace Patriots enter this year with their eyes on vengeance. Their 2023 story began last Friday night when they hosted Pensacola Catholic in their Kickoff Classic. Pace's defense came out strong with an Interception by Carson Lowe. Struggling to find momentum, the offense punted on its first drive, and on the second drive, had a touchdown called back due to a holding, which led to a field goal that ended up no good. With another interception by Xakery Wiedner, the defense stayed strong. Then things began to turn around in the final quarter of the varsity half with a screen pass to Logan Hancharik, who ran the ball 40 yards to set the Patriots up for a touchdown opportunity. “I knew there was someone behind me and I felt slow, but I knew I just needed a few more yards. I didn’t get the touchdown, but I’ll have one by the end of the year,” Hancharik sai