Keep Your Eye On The Pace Patriots
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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…
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Continue ReadingWhen 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:
Tylon Lee Tylon Lee 6'4" | 220 lbs | DL Pace | 2025 State FL , DE/TE, 6-5, 230 – 3.4 GPA.
Carson Lowe, S/OLB, 6-1, 185 – 4.0 GPA.
Nash Pires, WR/Athlete, 6-2, -175 – 2.75 GPA.
Nick Simmons, QB/DB/Athlete, 6-0, 165.
Joeseph Skipworth Joeseph Skipworth 6'5" | 210 lbs | TE Pace | 2025 FL , TE, 6-5, 225 – 3.3 GPA.
Ben Tyner, RB.
Karmello Smith, LB, 6-0, 210 – 4.2 GPA.
Ben Tyner, RB, 5-10, 185 – 4.3 GPA.
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 Grant Wise Grant Wise 6'4" | 305 lbs | OL Pace | 2026 State FL , 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:
R.J. Alphonse R.J. Alphonse 6'3" | 220 lbs | DL Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna | 2026 State FL , OG, 6-2, 260 – 3.2 GPA.
Caleb Curry, DB/WR, 6-2, 175 – 3.6 GPA.
Keegan Dickerson, DL, 6-1, 280 – 3.3 GPA.
Darren Druquette, DB/WR, 5-9, 155 – 3.1 GPA.
Johnathan Jimenez, DE, 6-1, 195 – 3.1 GPA.
Grant Wise Grant Wise 6'4" | 305 lbs | OL Pace | 2026 State FL , OC/G, 6-4, 300 – 4.8 GPA.
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.
Makael Williams Makael Williams 5'9" | 170 lbs | RB Pace | 2026 FL , RB, 5-10, 165.
KEEP AN EYE ON FOR THE FUTURE:
Kayden Batchelor (ATH)
Bryson Cumbie (FB/DL)
Bryce Hatton (WR/DB)
Charles Leach (DL)
Isaiah Purifoy (LB)
Dominic Sigler (DL)
Nicholas West (Guard/Center)
Grady White (FB)
Nicholas West (Guard/Center)
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