Bryan Hathaway

 

The Patriots went into overtime for the first time this season, despite multiple one-point matchups, but ended up falling to 5A rival Ft. Walton Beach, 60-55 on the road.

 

Back in the saddle for the first time since January 11th, Pace fell behind early as the Vikings took a 10-point lead into the second quarter but bounced back in the second half, forcing overtime.

 

Justin Wright led the way for Pace, finishing with 19 points on the night, while Ross Fruge posted a double-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks for the evening.

 

Pace will look to bounce back and finish up regular season district play on Thursday night (1/24) as they host Niceville at home.

 

 

At Fort Walton Beach

Fort Walton Beach 60 Pace 55 OT

Pace (11-9, 6-7 in District 1-5A)-Munoz 7, Mullahey 4, Wright 19, Adams 9, Bousson 4, Smith 1, Fruge 11.

Pace 9 11 16 14 5�55

Fort Walton Beach 19 13 11 7 10�60

Statistics: Fruge 10 rebounds, 4 blocks; Mullahey 8 rebounds.