After two games on the road, Mandarin is heading back home. They will host the First Coast Buccaneers at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Mandarin: 16, First Coast: 14.5) so any points scored will be well earned.
Mandarin is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Florida's top teams: IMG Academy, who was ranked first in their home state at the time (Mandarin was ranked 22nd). Mandarin was dealt a 49-6 defeat at the hands of IMG Academy on Friday. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Mustangs, who until this game were averaging 16 points allowed.
Meanwhile, First Coast strolled past Clay with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 24-7.
Mandarin's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for First Coast, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Everything came up roses for Mandarin against First Coast in their previous matchup back in September of 2021, as the team secured a 34-7 victory. Will Mandarin repeat their success, or does First Coast have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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