Pace scores last-second touchdown to end Niceville's season

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Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Pace scores last-second touchdown to end Niceville's season
Summary

In the District 1-5A title game on Wednesday night, Pace defeated Niceville 31-25, taking the championship in a dramatic finish. Niceville, leading 25-24, saw its hopes dashed after a late mistake allowed Pace to score from the 7-yard line with just seconds remaining. Throughout the game, Niceville's defense initially controlled the pace and allowed only ten first-half points, but mistakes late in the game undermined their efforts. As Niceville's season concludes with a 4-6 record, Pace improves its standing to 7-2 and secures its third consecutive district title.

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  • •Pace scored the winning touchdown with 8 seconds left in the game.
  • •Niceville led most of the game but committed costly mistakes late.
  • •Niceville's season ends with a 4-6 record.
  • •Pace improves to 7-2, winning its third straight district title.
  • •Game took place at Eagle Stadium.
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  • 6:16 AMYahoo Sports — Niceville's season comes to an end on Pace last-second TD
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Niceville football put itself in position to win a District 1-5A title, but mistakes in crunch time led to heartbreak.

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