The Mandarin Mustangs lost to the Fleming Island Golden Eagles back in October of 2022, but The Mandarin Mustangs didn't allow the Fleming Island Golden Eagles the same satisfaction on Friday. Mandarin took their game at home with ease, bagging a 56-19 victory over Fleming Island. The result was nothing new for Mandarin, who have now won five matchups by 22 points or more so far this season.
Tiant Wyche continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 185 yards and four touchdowns on only nine carries. Wyche was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 50 yards. Tramell Jones was another key contributor, throwing for 171 yards and two touchdowns.
When it comes to explaining why Fleming Island lost , one person who can't be blamed is Cibastian Broughton. Despite the final result, he rushed for 164 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also threw for 79 yards and a touchdown.
Mandarin's win was their fourth straight at home, bumping their overall record up to 6-2. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 42.8 points per game. As for Fleming Island, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. The Mustangs will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Sandalwood at 6:30 p.m. on October 26th. As for Fleming Island, they will head out on the road to face off against Creekside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
