Keep Your Eye On The Pace Patriots

When the Pace Patriots look back on the 2023 season, it's that one game on the schedule this program would have loved to have back.   When they lost to Navarre, 25-24, back on Oct. 20th, the high hopes that head coach Kent Smith and this program had to win a district title were dashed by just one point.   Even though they would go on and finish 8-2, that setback is something that has driven this team so far this off-season.   While conditioning has been important, so have the other events associated with football, and of course other sports, that have kept the focus.   With spring right around the corner, along with a long summer ahead, there is plenty to be excited about for the 2024 season.   Here is a look at some of the key Class of 2025 (rising seniors) to keep an eye on:   [player_tooltip player_id='827361' first='Tylon' last='Lee'], DE/TE, 6-5, 230 – 3.4 GPA.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17069008/Tylon-Lee" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17069008/Tylon-Lee</a>   Carson Lowe, S/OLB, 6-1, 185 – 4.0 GPA.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/6385241/Carson-Lowe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/6385241/Carson-Lowe</a>   Nash Pires, WR/Athlete, 6-2, -175 – 2.75 GPA.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16719090/Nash-Pires" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16719090/Nash-Pires</a>   Nick Simmons, QB/DB/Athlete, 6-0, 165.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17657073/Nick-Simmons" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/17657073/Nick-Simmons</a>   [player_tooltip player_id='1226451' first='Joeseph' last='Skipworth'], TE, 6-5, 225 – 3.3 GPA.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16824159/65511c6864ea2a0c180b4e30" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16824159/65511c6864ea2a0c180b4e30</a>   Ben Tyner, RB.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16532811/Ben-Tyner" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16532811/Ben-Tyner</a>   Karmello Smith, LB, 6-0, 210 – 4.2 GPA.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/15245751/Karmello-Smith/highlights" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/15245751/Karmello-Smith/highlights</a>   Ben Tyner, RB, 5-10, 185 – 4.3 GPA.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16532811/Ben-Tyner" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16532811/Ben-Tyner</a>   OTHERS TO KEEP AN EYE ON:   Maximus Gomez, DL, 6-1, 220 – 3.9 GPA   Shiom Melton, DE, 6-3, 230 - 3.1 GPA   Zac Riffell, OC, 6-1, 230 – 4.7 GPA/35 ACT   RISING JUNIORS WILL BE IMPRESSIVE   Led by nationally-rated offensive center [player_tooltip player_id='1247430' first='Grant' last='Wise'], the Class of 2026 (rising juniors) to be a spot that will add more than depth to the Patriots. There is plenty of gifted contributors just waiting their chance:   [player_tooltip player_id='1219053' first='Chance' last='Baird'], OG, 6-2, 260 – 3.2 GPA.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18178400/Chance-Baird/highlights/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18178400/Chance-Baird/highlights/</a>   Caleb Curry, DB/WR, 6-2, 175 – 3.6 GPA.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18041322/Caleb-Curry/highlights" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18041322/Caleb-Curry/highlights</a>   Keegan Dickerson, DL, 6-1, 280 – 3.3 GPA.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18447520/Keegan-Dickerson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18447520/Keegan-Dickerson</a>   Darren Druquette, DB/WR, 5-9, 155 – 3.1 GPA.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18041337/Darren-Duquette" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18041337/Darren-Duquette</a>   Johnathan Jimenez, DE, 6-1, 195 – 3.1 GPA.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/18160544/Johnathan-Jimenez/highlights" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/18160544/Johnathan-Jimenez/highlights</a>   [player_tooltip player_id='1247430' first='Grant' last='Wise'], OC/G, 6-4, 300 – 4.8 GPA.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16688148/Grant-Wise" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16688148/Grant-Wise</a>   KEEP AN ON THE CLASS OF 2027   While there are a few rising sophomores who will be a huge help for this program this coming season, there are also a number of others who are ready to make an impact as well:   Brooks Washington, QB/Athlete, 5-8, 160 – 4.2 GPA.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/19811233/Brooks-Washington/highlights" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/19811233/Brooks-Washington/highlights</a>   [player_tooltip player_id='1263710' first='Makael' last='Williams'], RB, 5-10, 165.   TAPE: <a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16536434/Makael-Williams/highlights" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hudl.com/profile/16536434/Makael-Williams/highlights</a>   KEEP AN EYE ON FOR THE FUTURE:   [player_tooltip player_id='1697099' first='Kayden' last='Batchelor'] (ATH)    Bryson Cumbie (FB/DL)   Bryce Hatton (WR/DB)   [player_tooltip player_id='1682763' first='Charles' last='Leach'] (DL)   [player_tooltip player_id='1692887' first='Isaiah' last='Purifoy'] (LB)    [player_tooltip player_id='1682806' first='Dominic' last='Sigler'] (DL)   Nicholas West (Guard/Center)   Grady White (FB)   Nicholas West (Guard/Center)   PHOTO COURTESY OF PACE HIGH SCHOOL   Statewide Coverage Daily. <a href="https://prepredzone.com/florida/">https://prepredzone.com/florida/</a>   You Can Contact Larry Blustein with prospect or team information at: <a href="mailto:Floridakids1@aol.com">Floridakids1@aol.com</a>.

When the Pace Patriots look back on the 2023 season, it's that one game on the schedule this program would have loved to have back.