Pierce Returns Home as Tate Edges Milton 24-21

Senior quarterback Cade Pierce had a homecoming to remember Friday night, leading the Tate Aggies to a hard-fought 24-21 road victory over his former team, the Milton Panthers.

Pierce, who previously played for Milton before transferring to Tate, delivered when it mattered most in the North Escambia matchup. The Aggies' offense proved just enough to hold off a Panthers team that kept the game close throughout.

The victory keeps Tate competitive in what's shaping up to be an active Friday night football season across the Pensacola area. Pierce's performance against his former program adds another chapter to what's becoming an interesting storyline in local high school sports.