Football Preview: Oakleaf Knights vs. Mandarin Mustangs
The Oakleaf Knights will take on the Mandarin Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
Last Friday, Oakleaf didn't have too much trouble with ED White at home as they won 28-14. Given the Knights' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 48th, while the Commanders are ranked 162nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
One reason for the win was Oakleaf's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for 11 sacks. Anthony Smith led the group effort, picking up four of those sacks all by himself. Amare' Thomas is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last 17 games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Mandarin never let their opponents score on Friday. They came out on top against Fletcher by a score of 8-0.
Oakleaf pushed their record up to 6-2 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Mandarin, their win bumped their record up to an identical 6-2.
Oakleaf came up short against Mandarin in their previous meeting back in October of 2021, falling 47-35. Will Oakleaf have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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