Mandarin has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 16 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They had to suffer through a 49-6 loss at the hands of the IMG Academy Ascenders. The contest marked the Mustangs' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Knox Annis threw for 100 yards and a touchdown.
Brysen Wright was his top target, picking up 81 receiving yards. On the ground,
Deion Winstead rushed for 46 yards.
IMG Academy found their leader in underclassman Jayden Wade, who threw for 88 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a rushing score. Another player making a difference was Ty Hawkins, who rushed for 56 yards and a touchdown.
Mandarin's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for IMG Academy, their victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
Mandarin will host First Coast at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Mandarin's defense has only allowed 16 points per game this season, so First Coast's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for IMG Academy, they will head out to square off against Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Central will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something IMG Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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