{"id":355578,"date":"2025-10-31T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knightlife.paceacademy.org\/knightlynews\/?p=355578"},"modified":"2025-10-15T12:32:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T16:32:21","slug":"students-jumping-into-playoffs-in-fall-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/knightlife.paceacademy.org\/knightlynews\/2025\/10\/31\/students-jumping-into-playoffs-in-fall-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"Students Jumping into Playoffs in Fall Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Softball<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Softball is finishing up another good season! With the team being undefeated in region they went into the playoffs being the number one seed facing number four seed Cass. The doubleheader was played on Oct. 13, 2025. The Knights battles hard the first game and were down 4-1 going into the fifth inning, but then sophomore Megan Wrigley hit a three run home run to tie the game up going into the sixth. The Knights came back and won the first game 4-5 and the second game 9-4. They face off against number 2 seed Walnut Grove at home on Monday(as of Oct. 16).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cross country <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cross country is wrapping up yet another successful season! Both the boys’ and girls’ teams had numerous PRs and breakthrough seasons. Annika Soni has stood out this season, with nearly a minute and a half PR from last season. Led by coaches Steve and Jolie Cunningham, both teams are expected to win sectionals and place highly at state. Sophomore Rebecca Wilbert said, \u201cCross country has been super fun this year, especially seeing everyone improve makes all the hard work fun and exciting\u201d. The cross country team has a very close knit vibe and have bonded well this season. The boys team have even buzzed their heads together.
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Cheerleading<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With all of their amazing halftime performances and dances, the cheer team had a very successful season. \u201cCheer has been super fun this season because we\u2019re trying out harder stunts and tricks\u201d said sophomore Simani White. Cheering at all ten games this year, the cheer team pulled off impressive stunts, dancing and cheers. The homecoming game especially stands out as a highlight of the season, performing a halftime show that definitely impressed both students and faculty. The halftime performance truly showcases how hard this team has worked all year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volleyball<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volleyball has had yet another great season! With a state championship record of eight years in a row, volleyball has made quite a name for itself.\u00a0 Led by seniors Lawson Monroe, Britton McGurn, Olivia Siskin, Grace Richardson, Gabby Emch, Jolie Litvak, Jocelyn Axelrod, Campbell Thomas, Rebecca McCloskey, and Zoe Taylor, this team is hoping to win their ninth consecutive state title. \u201cThe team has been very fun this year, and all the girls were super welcoming,\u201d said Sophomore Chloe Queguiner.\u00a0The knights battled hard against Southeast Whitfield County and went 3-0 to move onto the sweet sixteen. The knights will battle hard through the state tournament and hopefully take home the state title!
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Football<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Knights during their recent games against Forest Park and Maynard Jackson finally wrap up their season.\u00a0 This team has had accomplishments with their 100th win in program history against Chamblee and defeating Charles Drew 38-7. The team shows promise for next year as they had close games with Lovett and Westminster. \u201cNext year, I can definitely see us winning the rival games. Especially because of how hard this team has worked throughout the summer and this season,\u201d said freshman Nathan Wu. Despite the rough run this season for the Knights, the players haven\u2019t lost their spirit. With key players that will develop in the off season the Knights are excited for what next season will bring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flag Football<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flag football is one of the most unique teams at Pace. Girls flag football has had an increasing amount of participation throughout the past five years and has become a very successful team at Pace. Last year, the team made it to the state championship but unfortunately lost in a close game against Pope High School. \u201cThe team is very easy to bond with and is very close knit\u201d said Sophomore Esther Oyefuga. This year, the team expects to place high in the state tournament, and are prepared to compete well enough to win this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Senior Lawson Monroe delivers a spike for a point towards the Knights PHOTO: Fred Assaf <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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