 | Pace Academy Athletic Program
At Pace, our focus is developing world-class students who learn to apply the lessons learned on the field to the game of life. The Pace athletic program gives every student the chance to explore a variety of sports at different levels. Instead of limiting student athletes to one sport, we encourage them to participate in more than one team.
Many of our 64 teams are “no cut," and more than 85 percent of our Middle and Upper School students play at least one sport. We produce championship teams and All-state, All-American and Academic All-American athletes. Our players are recruited by powerhouse colleges, and our graduates go on to play for NCAA Division I schools as well as professional teams.
So whether your student is sprinting for a pass or stepping up to bat, we know that playing on a team builds confidence. Our athletes learn to take risks and to win or lose with equal grace.
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Tennis Boys V
4:00 PM @ Playing Fields - Tennis Courts - 1 | Home
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| Tennis Boys V VS Blessed Trinity | |
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Tennis Girls V
4:00 PM @ Blessed Trinity | Away
DirectionsDirections from Pace: GA-400 NORTH to Holcomb Bridge Road (Exit 7B); Take a RIGHT off exit and travel 4.3 miles on Holcomb Bridge Road; Take a LEFT at major intersection onto Woodstock Road; Blessed Trinity Catholic High School is on the RIGHT. 678-277-9083 |
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Tennis Boys JV
4:00 PM @ Mt. Paran Christian School | Away
DirectionsDirections from Pace: I-75 NORTH to exit #269/Barrett Parkway Turn LEFT (west) onto Barrett Parkway Travel west on Barrett Pkwy until you cross over Hwy 41 Turn RIGHT onto Stilesboro Road Continue to the first light and turn RIGHT onto Stanley Road Entrance to MPCS is on the right 770-578-0182 |
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Tennis Girls JV
4:00 PM @ Mt. Paran Christian School | Away
DirectionsDirections from Pace: I-75 NORTH to exit #269/Barrett Parkway Turn LEFT (west) onto Barrett Parkway Travel west on Barrett Pkwy until you cross over Hwy 41 Turn RIGHT onto Stilesboro Road Continue to the first light and turn RIGHT onto Stanley Road Entrance to MPCS is on the right 770-578-0182 |
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Lacrosse Girls V
TOURNAMENT
7:00 PM @ Decatur High School | Away
DirectionsTo Decatur High School Gym (Volleyball, JV and MS Basketball and Wrestling) and Stadium (Football, Lacrosse, Soccer): I-75 SOUTH to 10th Street Exit; Exit LEFT onto 10th Street; At Grady Stadium Take a RIGHT onto Monroe; Follow Monroe to Ponce de Leon Ave.; Take a LEFT onto Ponce; Continue on Ponce for approx 3.4 miles to Scott Blvd/Ponce fork and continue on Ponce for another 2 traffic lights (W. Trinity Place) take a RIGHT on West Trinity Place Two more traffic lights and go RIGHT onto McDonough. Fom Buckhead to Decatur, OR during HIGH traffic hours on 75/85... Take RIGHT out of Pace onto W. Paces Ferry stay on it until it turns to E. Paces Ferry; Take a RIGHT onto Piedmont; Take a LEFT onto Rock Springs Rd. (residential area); (Subway sandwich shop on the corner); Rock Springs will change names but just bear RIGHT at all the forks; Take RIGHT onto NORTH Highland Ave. (Pass through Virginia Highlands); Take LEFT on Ponce de Leon; Follow Ponce into downtown Decatur; Do NOT bear RIGHT at the East Lake Rd. fork (STAY LEFT with flow of traffic on Ponce de Leon); Take RIGHT at fork onto Trinity Place West; Take RIGHT onto McDonough St.; Decatur High will be on your RIGHT To McKoy Park (Decatur BASEBALL): I-75 SOUTH to NORTH Avenue Exit; LEFT on NORTH Ave.; LEFT on Piedmont Ave.; RIGHT on Ponce De Leon Ave.; After 3.6 miles bear RIGHT on East Lake Road; Go 1.6 miles (stay on E. Lake through residential areas and Oakhurst Business District); LEFT on Oakview Rd.; immediate RIGHT on W. Hill St.; one block turn RIGHT on McKoy and go into park. To Decatur Rec. Center (Decatur BASKETBALL): 231 Sycamore 404-377-0494 I-75 SOUTH to 10th Street Exit; Exit LEFT onto 10th Street; At Grady Stadium Take a RIGHT onto Monroe; Follow Monroe to Ponce de Leon Ave.; Take a LEFT onto Ponce; Follow Ponce into downtown Decatur , Ponce turns into West Ponce de Leon; Take a RIGHT onto Church St.; At next light , Take LEFT onto Sycamore; Decatur Recreational Center is the 3rd building on the RIGHT. To Oakhurst Park (Decatur SOFTBALL): I-75 SOUTH to 10th Street Exit; Exit LEFT onto 10th Street; At Grady Stadium Take a RIGHT onto Monroe; Follow Monroe to Ponce de Leon Ave.; Take a LEFT onto Ponce; Follow Ponce into downtown Decatur , Ponce turns into West Ponce de Leon; Turn RIGHT onto Commerce Street; Follow Commerce until Howard Ave. and take a RIGHT on Howard; Turn LEFT over the railroad tracks at first possible crossing; Turn RIGHT onto College Ave. - within one black turn LEFT onto Feld Ave.; Feld Ave. dead ends into the park. To Charlie Yates Golf Course (Decatur GOLF): Take I-20 EAST to exit 61B/Glenwood Avenue; Go LEFT (north) on Glenwood to the second light; Turn LEFT on East Lake Blvd; Course will be on the left 404-370-4420 |
| Lacrosse Girls V VS Newnan High School | |
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| Baseball V VS North Atlanta High School | |
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GHSA- 1st Round State Playoffs
6:00 PM | Away
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| Basketball Girls V VS Gordon Lee High School | |
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Lacrosse Girls V
TOURNAMENT
TBD @ Decatur High School | Away
DirectionsTo Decatur High School Gym (Volleyball, JV and MS Basketball and Wrestling) and Stadium (Football, Lacrosse, Soccer): I-75 SOUTH to 10th Street Exit; Exit LEFT onto 10th Street; At Grady Stadium Take a RIGHT onto Monroe; Follow Monroe to Ponce de Leon Ave.; Take a LEFT onto Ponce; Continue on Ponce for approx 3.4 miles to Scott Blvd/Ponce fork and continue on Ponce for another 2 traffic lights (W. Trinity Place) take a RIGHT on West Trinity Place Two more traffic lights and go RIGHT onto McDonough. Fom Buckhead to Decatur, OR during HIGH traffic hours on 75/85... Take RIGHT out of Pace onto W. Paces Ferry stay on it until it turns to E. Paces Ferry; Take a RIGHT onto Piedmont; Take a LEFT onto Rock Springs Rd. (residential area); (Subway sandwich shop on the corner); Rock Springs will change names but just bear RIGHT at all the forks; Take RIGHT onto NORTH Highland Ave. (Pass through Virginia Highlands); Take LEFT on Ponce de Leon; Follow Ponce into downtown Decatur; Do NOT bear RIGHT at the East Lake Rd. fork (STAY LEFT with flow of traffic on Ponce de Leon); Take RIGHT at fork onto Trinity Place West; Take RIGHT onto McDonough St.; Decatur High will be on your RIGHT To McKoy Park (Decatur BASEBALL): I-75 SOUTH to NORTH Avenue Exit; LEFT on NORTH Ave.; LEFT on Piedmont Ave.; RIGHT on Ponce De Leon Ave.; After 3.6 miles bear RIGHT on East Lake Road; Go 1.6 miles (stay on E. Lake through residential areas and Oakhurst Business District); LEFT on Oakview Rd.; immediate RIGHT on W. Hill St.; one block turn RIGHT on McKoy and go into park. To Decatur Rec. Center (Decatur BASKETBALL): 231 Sycamore 404-377-0494 I-75 SOUTH to 10th Street Exit; Exit LEFT onto 10th Street; At Grady Stadium Take a RIGHT onto Monroe; Follow Monroe to Ponce de Leon Ave.; Take a LEFT onto Ponce; Follow Ponce into downtown Decatur , Ponce turns into West Ponce de Leon; Take a RIGHT onto Church St.; At next light , Take LEFT onto Sycamore; Decatur Recreational Center is the 3rd building on the RIGHT. To Oakhurst Park (Decatur SOFTBALL): I-75 SOUTH to 10th Street Exit; Exit LEFT onto 10th Street; At Grady Stadium Take a RIGHT onto Monroe; Follow Monroe to Ponce de Leon Ave.; Take a LEFT onto Ponce; Follow Ponce into downtown Decatur , Ponce turns into West Ponce de Leon; Turn RIGHT onto Commerce Street; Follow Commerce until Howard Ave. and take a RIGHT on Howard; Turn LEFT over the railroad tracks at first possible crossing; Turn RIGHT onto College Ave. - within one black turn LEFT onto Feld Ave.; Feld Ave. dead ends into the park. To Charlie Yates Golf Course (Decatur GOLF): Take I-20 EAST to exit 61B/Glenwood Avenue; Go LEFT (north) on Glenwood to the second light; Turn LEFT on East Lake Blvd; Course will be on the left 404-370-4420 |
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Lacrosse Boys JV
11:00 AM @ Playing Fields - Paces Ferry Upper Field - 3 | Home
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| Lacrosse Boys JV VS Centennial High School | |
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Lacrosse Boys V
1:00 PM @ Playing Fields - Paces Ferry Upper Field - 3 | Home
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First Practice
3:00 PM @ Playing Fields - Paces Ferry Lower Field - 2 | Home
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Tennis Boys JV
3:30 PM @ Bitsy Grant Tennis Center | Away
DirectionsTurn RIGHT out of Pace and RIGHT at the first light on Northside Drive.Vear left at Northside Parkway and follow until you merge right again with Northside Drive.Cross West Wesley and when you get to Memorial Park/Bobby Jones Golf Course area, you will see Bitsy Grant on the left at 2125 Northside Drive. 404-609-7193 |
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Tennis Girls JV
4:00 PM @ Blessed Trinity | Away
DirectionsDirections from Pace: GA-400 NORTH to Holcomb Bridge Road (Exit 7B); Take a RIGHT off exit and travel 4.3 miles on Holcomb Bridge Road; Take a LEFT at major intersection onto Woodstock Road; Blessed Trinity Catholic High School is on the RIGHT. 678-277-9083 |
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Soccer Girls V
4:30 PM @ St. Francis High School | Away
DirectionsDirections from Pace: I-75 NORTH to I-285 East I-285 East to GA-400 NORTH Exit 11 (Winward Parkway) off 400 N LEFT over 400 heading west Travel approximately 2 miles St. Francis is on LEFT (start looking after 4-way stop) 678-339-9989 |
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Whitefield
5:00 PM @ Warren Road - Warren Fields - 1 | Home
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Soccer Boys V
CANCELED
6:00 PM @ St. Francis High School | Away
DirectionsDirections from Pace: I-75 NORTH to I-285 East I-285 East to GA-400 NORTH Exit 11 (Winward Parkway) off 400 N LEFT over 400 heading west Travel approximately 2 miles St. Francis is on LEFT (start looking after 4-way stop) 678-339-9989 |
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Tennis Boys V
4:00 PM @ Playing Fields - Tennis Courts - 1 | Home
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| Tennis Boys V VS Providence Christian Academy | |
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Tennis Girls V
4:00 PM @ Playing Fields - Tennis Courts - 1 | Home
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Soccer Boys JV
4:30 PM @ Python Park | Away
Directions* Take I-75 SOUTH to I-20 East.
* Take I-20 East to Maynard Terrace Exit
* Turn LEFT off exit onto Maynard Terrace
* After about 0.2 miles look for Memorial Drive SE; Take a RIGHT & travel approx. 4 mi.
* Take a LEFT onto Columbia Dr. and travel 0.2 mi.
* Take a RIGHT onto Clarendon, you will see Python Park on Clarendon Ave. (Across street from Avondale High School) |
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Lacrosse Boys V
4:30 PM @ Playing Fields - Paces Ferry Upper Field - 3 | Home
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 | Swimming Wraps Up Stellar Season, Moncino Second in State
2/16/2012
The varsity swimming and diving teams completed an outstanding season at the GHSA State Championships on Feb. 10 and 11 at Georgia Tech.
Freshman diver Harrison Moncino led the boys and concluded the weekend as the A-AAAA State Runner-up and the Class A State Champion. Junior Jason Wiener had his best meet of the season, and placed 16th in the 100-meter freestyle and 15th in the 100-meter breaststroke. Sophomore Gwynnie LaMastra led the girls and placed 31st in the 200 IM. She also set a new school record in the 100-meter breaststroke.
All six Pace relay teams competed at the state meet and dropped a combined 12 seconds off their times. The boys concluded the season in fourth place in Class A, while the girls finished in fifth place.
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Basketball Girls Earn Region Honors
2/13/2012
Three members of the Pace Academy girls varsity basketball team have received All-Region honors. Senior Morgan Batey was voted Region Co-Player of the Year. Senior Haley Zwecker was named to the All-Region Team, and sophomore Evelyn Hobbs received Honorable Mention. Congratulations to these outstanding players!
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 | Tutt Inducted into Hall of Fame
2/2/2012
Coach Graham Tutt, a community soccer coach at Pace for more than a decade and husband to Assistant Director of Athletics Liz Tutt, was inducted into the Georgia Soccer Hall of Fame on Jan. 27. During his time at Pace, Tutt has worked with both the varsity girls and boys teams. This year, he’ll continue to train the varsity girls and will serve as head coach for the new junior varsity girls team. In his acceptance speech, Tutt talked about how special it is to coach high school soccer.
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Zwecker, Rushton to Play at Amherst, UPenn
1/12/2012
Pace Academy seniors Haley Zwecker and James Rushton have committed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Zwecker will play basketball for Amherst College’s Lord Jeffs, while Rushton will join the Quakers, the University of Pennsylvania’s men’s soccer team.
Both students have been outstanding athletes for the Pace Academy Knights. Zwecker, a point guard, helped lead the Knights to a second-place finish in the 2011 state tournament. During the 2010-2011 season, she had 354 points and set a new school record with 188 assists. Zwecker was named to 2011 Georgia Athletic Coaches Association All-State First Team, to the Region 5A All-Region Team and to the Macon Christmas Tournament All-Tournament Team.
"Haley is a savvy point guard who is leaving a remarkable legacy at Pace,” says Knights Head Coach Regina Tate. “She plays by instincts that were laid during her days of playing against boys in the NYO leagues of her youth. I am honored to have had the opportunity to coach a young lady who allowed me to truly get to know her as an athlete and a person. Haley cares deeply for her teammates, her family, her academics and her sport participation. Amherst is lucky, and I know Haley will contribute positively to the winning tradition already established there."
Zwecker also plays varsity soccer for the Knights and is this year’s team captain. She was named to the 2010 and 2011 All-Area Teams and received the 2010 Playmaker Award.
Rushton, the Knights’ center midfielder, was part of the 2011 Area Championship team that reached the Final Four with a 14-3 record. Last season, he had 14 goals and 8 assists, including a hat trick against Athens Academy and two goals in a 3-1 victory over Class AAA’s North Atlanta High School. He was named to the All-Area Team in 2011.
"James is a talented player who has a unique understanding of the game,” says Knights Head Coach Brooks Fleming. “He can truly dictate the flow of a match through his style of play and skills. His presence in the midfield will be greatly missed next year."
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 | Wrestler Alex Stephens Wins 100th Match
1/10/2012
On Jan. 6, senior Alex Stephens earned his 100th career victory, a major accomplishment in wrestling. Stephens, a tough and skilled wrestler, has shown incredible dedication to his sport, according to his coaches. Congratulations on reaching this milestone!
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Senior Morgan Batey Signs with Vanderbilt
11/9/2011
Pace Academy guard Morgan Batey committed to play basketball for the Vanderbilt University Commodores during a signing ceremony on November 9. Batey, a standout player who led the Knights to a second-place finish in the 2011 state tournament, scored 643 points last season and had 462 rebounds, a school and state record. Other recent accolades include:
2010-2011: Region 5A Player of the Year; AJC Class A All-State Player of the Year; AJC South Fulton All-Metro Player of the Year; GACA Class A Player of the Year; Northside Neighbor Athlete of the Year; Jackie Bradford Atlanta Tip-Off Honorable Mention; GACA Junior All-Star Team
2009-2010: Region 5A All-Region Team; Second Team All State; First Team All-South Fulton team; First Team GACA All State; 576 points and 284 rebounds
2008-2009: Region 5 A All-Region Team; 435 points and 228 rebounds
Batey is also co-president of the senior class and a Peer Leader, one of a group of seniors chosen to mentor freshmen students throughout their ninth-grade year. She was a member of this year's Pace softball team.
During the signing ceremony, attended by Batey’s family, friends, coaches and teammates, Pace Academy Head Coach Regina Tate congratulated Batey on her accomplishments. “This is your day,” Tate said. “Your goal was to play at the next level, and you’ll be playing in one of the best women’s basketball conferences in the nation. Pace is proud of you.”
Batey’s teammates also applauded her efforts. “Morgan leads quietly by example,” said senior Claire Quintrell. “She holds herself to a higher standard, and that makes us all better. I couldn’t ask for a better teammate and friend.”
The Knights kick of the 2011-2012 season against Spalding High School on Friday, November 18, at 6 p.m. in Pace Academy’s Inman Center.
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Boys Get Through to Semi-Finals
5/5/2011
Lead by Seniors Jared Wasserman and Jeffrey Sureck, the boys beat a tough Aquinas squad 3-0 today in Augusta.
Results in order of finish:
#1 Doubles - Jared Wasserman/Daniel Gray. 6-1, 6-0
#2 Doubles - Joey Kimmel/Marshall Harbin. 6-4, 6-1
#2 Singles - Jeffrey Sureck 3-6, 6-1, 6-3 (clinched)
#1 Singles - Steven Zeldin 3-6, 6-3, 3-2 (dnf)
#3 Singles - Jay Kumar 7-5, 6-7, 2-0 (dnf)
Match Notes:
Jared and Daniel's doubles match score belies the tight points and close games in their match.
Joey and Marshall had six match points before clinching.
Jay got in last night at 11:00 pm from a chess tournament in Nashville and after getting off to slow start was blistering the ball in the third set. Steven, despite having a strained muscle, fought back to take second set and the lead in the third.
The match of the day belonged to Jeffrey. Jeffrey's opponent was an athletic counter puncher who didn't miss and took all the pace off the ball. Points in the third set were dramatic. Many times it would take a dozen shots before Jeffrey could take the offensive. In the end Jeffrey persevered with a mixture of dogged steadiness and slashing net attacks.
Now it's on to the Final Four on Saturday against the #1 team in the state, Brookstone.
Congratulations guys!
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Varsity Boys Tennis Team Move On to Elite Eight
4/27/2011
Playing with focus and efficiency the boys clinched a spot in the Elite Eight yesterday by defeating Hebron Christian Academy 3-0.
Winning for Pace in order of finish:
#2 Singles – Jeffrey Sureck
#1 Doubles – Jared Wasserman and Daniel Gray
#2 Doubles – Joey Kimmel and Marshall Harbin (clinched)
#1 Singles – Steven Zeldin was ahead 1 set to none when the match was clinched.
Next up will most likely be last year's runner-up, Aquinas. Time and place TBA.
Congratulations guys and GO KNIGHTS!
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VB Tennis Take First Round of State
4/22/2011
The boys defeated Wilkinson County yesterday 3-0 with focused efficiency to move to the second round of the state tournament.
Winning for Pace in order of finish:
#2 Doubles - Joey Kimmel and Marshall Harbin
#1 Singles - Steven Zeldin
#1 Doubles - Jared Wasserman and Daniel Gray (clinched)
#2 Singles, Jeffrey Sureck, was ahead a set and 4-0 in the second set when the match was called.
Next up is Hebron Christian Academy. We play on Tuesday at 3:30 at Pace.
Congratulations Guys and GO KNIGHTS!
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VARSITY SPORTS:
Boys and Girls Track - Feb 1
Boys and Girls Soccer - Jan 23
Girls Gymnastics - Jan 17
Boys and Girls Lacrosse - Jan 30
Boys Baseball - Jan 30
Boys and Girls Tennis - Jan 17
Boys and Girls Golf - Feb 1
JUNIOR VARSITY SPORTS:
Boys and Girls Tennis - Feb 13
Boys and Girls Golf - Feb 1
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS:
Girls Gymnastics - Jan 17
Boys Baseball - Feb 13
Boys and Girls Soccer - Feb 21
Boys and Girls Lacrosse - Feb 27
Boys and Girls Tennis - Feb 27 - March 2
Boys and Girls Track - Feb 21
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| Lacrosse Boys V VS Chattahoochee High School | Loss 5-13 |
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| Lacrosse Girls V VS St. Pius X High School | Loss 1-17 |
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| Baseball V VS Our Lady of Mercy High School | Win 11-7 |
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| Tennis Boys V VS Wesleyan School | Win 3-2 |
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