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Varsity Football
Mandarin 14 ā Bradford 7
š September 12, 2025 | Home Win
Mandarin 14 ā Bradford 7
š September 12, 2025 | Home Win
First Half
š„ 1st Quarter
Ā Mandarin struck first when
Brysen Wright electrified the crowd
with an 80-yard punt return touchdown,
giving the Mustangs early momentum.
Second Half
šŖ 3rd Quarter
Quarterback Knox Annis connected with Wright on an 85-yard bomb, stretching the lead to 14ā0. The Mustangsā defense, highlighted by a key sack from Kyree Wilson, kept Bradford from finding rhythm.
š 4th Quarter
Ā Bradford battled back, as Kemontae Nixon hauled in a 19-yard touchdown to cut the deficit to 14ā7. But Mandarinās defense held firm down the stretch, sealing the win.
Key Highlights
Mandarin held on to win a close one at home over Bradford.The game was defensive in nature; Bradford was able to score but couldnāt overcome Mandarinās stands.
For Mandarin, this win extends their undefeated run on the season up to that point.
Stats & Performance
Mandarin threw for 244 yards in the game.
They also ran for 142 yards on the ground.
Player Performance Highlights
Knox Annis (Mandarin QB)
Threw for 244 yards and 1 passing touchdown.
Brysen Wright (Mandarin WR / Returner)
Caught a touchdown, had 146 receiving yards. Also had an 80-yard punt return for a touchdown.
Kyree Wilson (Mandarin)
Made a sack during the 3rd quarter that helped stall Bradfordās drive.
Game Flow & Big Moments
Mandarin got on the board first in the 1st quarter with a big splash: an 80-yard punt return by Brysen Wright.
In the 3rd quarter, Mandarin extended their lead when Knox Annis connected with Brysen Wright (85 yards) for a touchdown.
Bradford didnāt score until the 4th quarter, when Kemontae Nixon caught a TD pass to make it 14-7.
A critical defensive play: Mandarinās Kyree Wilson recorded a sack in the 3rd, helping prevent Bradford from getting back in it earlier.
Special Teams Player of the game: Brysen Wright
Offensive Player of the game: Knox Annis
Defensive Player of the game:Ā Kyree WilsonĀ
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Game Highlights
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4-0 record, Mandarin dominates Bradford.
highlights from our games in the Jacksonville!
4-0 record, Mandarin dominates Bradford.
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