It's playoff time, and Mainland had no trouble coming through when it counted. They secured a 36-31 W over the Mosley Dolphins on Friday. Winning may never get old, but the Buccaneers sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Mainland got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Sebastian Johnson out in front who threw for 212 yards and one TD, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground. What's more, Johnson racked up 20 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in September. Kadin Flores was Johnson's top target, picking up 102 receiving yards and one score.
Mainland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 201 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 175 rushing yards in three consecutive games.

Dennis King 3Rd
| 11/21/25 vs Mosley | 10 |
| 11/14/25 vs Middleburg | 9 |
| 10/31/25 @ Seabreeze | 11 |
| 10/24/25 @ Belleview | 11 |
| 10/17/25 vs Heritage | 10 |
| + 6 more games |
Mainland didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Marcus Day, Theo Bryant, Jhavin Westbrook, and Dennis King 3Rd picked up one apiece. King 3Rd is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least eight every time he's taken the field this season. Bryant got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Mosley lost, don't look at Samuel Chisolm. Despite the final result, he rushed for 126 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The Dolphins also got help from Fletcher Taylor, who showed off his sure hands for 87 receiving yards.
Mainland's record is now 9-2. As for Mosley, the defeat snapped their winning streak at nine games and leaves them with a 10-2 record.
Mainland didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 27-10 loss against Ponte Vedra on the 28th. Mosley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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