Bryan Hathaway

 

The Patriots couldn't overcome a slow start on Tuesday night as Fort Walton Beach rolled past the Patriots, 68-53 at Pace on Tuesday night.

 

Fort Walton beached jumped out to an early 20-9 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, cruising to the district 1-5A win, dropping the Patriots to 4-6 overall in 1-5A play.

 

Justin Wright had another tremendous game for the Patriots, putting up 20 on the night, while Ross Fruge finished with 12 on the evening.

 

The Pats will look to bounce back on Thursday night (1/10) as they head to Crestview for a rematch with the Bulldogs. Pace handed Crestview a 75-51 loss in their first meeting earlier this season.

 

At Pace

Fort Walton Beach 68, Pace 53

Pace (9-8, 4-6)—Munoz 5, Mullahey 5, Wright 20, Adams 7, Bousson 2, Hanks 2, Fruge 12.

Fort Walton Beach 20 14 18 16—68

Pace 9 13 14 17—53

Statistics: Wright 9 rebounds.