IMG Academy faced Mandarin in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Ascenders really took it to the Mustangs for the full four quarters, racking up a 57-7 victory. With the Ascenders ahead 50-7 at the half, the game was all but over already.
IMG Academy found their leader in sophomore Jayden Wade, who rushed for 46 yards and one score, and also threw for 69 yards and a pair of TDs on only six passes. Le'Khy Thompkins was another key player, gaining 67 total yards and two touchdowns.
Ascenders
| 09/19/25 @ Mandarin | 57-7 |
| 09/13/25 @ Coronado | 79-6 |
| 08/28/25 @ Winslow Township | 35-14 |
| 08/22/25 @ Hoover | 34-13 |
| 11/08/24 vs St. Thomas More | 28-7 |
The win keeps IMG Academy at an undefeated 4-0. The team's perfect season has a lot to do with their offensive performance: the team's won by an average of 37.2 points thus far. As for Mandarin, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. IMG Academy will take on Central at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. The Ascenders will need to watch out since the Red Devils have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Mandarin, they will head out to square off against First Coast at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Buccaneers' defense has only allowed 14.2 points per game this season, so the Mustangs' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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