Pace vs Milton
Pace players lift up the Bronze Helmet after a 48-0 win over Milton. Photo By E. Nall Friday Night was no new event for Santa Rosa County. Pace and Milton, cross-town rivals, met at Milton High School for the 44th matchup between the schools. The Patriots took home the infamous bronze helmet after a 48-0 shutout over the Panthers. Milton received the ball to start the first half, but a second down pass from Cade Pierce to an open receiver was picked off and returned to the endzone by Patriots linebacker Bowen Iorg to bring the game to 6-0 forty-five seconds into play. Bowen Iorg returns an interception for a touchdown in a game against Milton. Photo By E. Nall With a good PAT by Caleb Nelson, the Patriots led 7-0. Back on offense, Milton was able to pick up a first down with a run by Bryson Brown but could not retain momentum and was forced to punt. A long run by Makael Williams put the Patriots in Panther territory, and a pass to tight end Joeseph Skipworth and run