Oakleaf dropped down to 7-2 on Friday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. The game between the Knights and the Mandarin Mustangs didn't end well, with the Knights falling 31-14. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2024.

Mason Thomas
| 10/24/25 @ Mandarin | 10 |
| 10/17/25 @ ED White | 13 |
| 10/10/25 vs First Coast | 9 |
| 09/26/25 @ Fletcher | 8 |
| 09/19/25 vs Bolles | 12 |
| + 6 more games |
Even if they lost, Oakleaf's defensive line still kept up the pressure with six sacks. Mandarin's QB won't forget Mason Thomas anytime soon given he sacked him twice. Thomas has been hot for a while, having also posted seven or more total tackles the last 11 times he's played. Jermaine Robinson was another major factor on D, picking up 0.5 sacks and making 13 total tackles.
As for Mandarin, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-1. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 12.5 points on average over those games.
It was another big night for Shaunqueze Foster, who rushed for 137 yards and two scores on only 13 carries. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in October of 2024. Kyree Wilson got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Looking ahead, Oakleaf will square off against Tocoi Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Knights will be up against the Toros' rather soft defense (which has allowed 26.88 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Mandarin, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 27-21 win against St. Augustine on the 30th.
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