The Fletcher Senators will square off against the Mandarin Mustangs at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Fletcher is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.8 points per game this season.
Mandarin is facing Fletcher at the wrong time: Fletcher suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They lost 49-29 to the Bulldogs. The Senators have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite their defeat, Fletcher saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Diondre Smith, who picked up 104 receiving yards and two touchdowns, was perhaps the best of all.
Meanwhile, Mandarin made easy work of First Coast on Monday and carried off a 27-6 win. The result was nothing new for the Mustangs, who have now won four matches by 21 points or more so far this season.
Deion Winstead was a one-man wrecking crew for Mandarin as he rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.2 yards per carry.
Fletcher's loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-3. As for Mandarin, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-2.
Fletcher might still be hurting after the 43-21 defeat they got from Mandarin in their previous meeting back in August of 2023. Thankfully for Fletcher, Tiant Wyche (who rushed for 151 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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