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2025-2026 SEASON

šŸˆ Mustang Game RecapĀ šŸˆ

Varsity Football
Mandarin 14 – Bradford 7
šŸ“ September 12, 2025 | Home Win

First Half

šŸ”„ 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

šŸ’Ŗ 3rd Quarter

Quarterback Knox Annis connected with Wright on an 85-yard bomb, stretching the lead to 14–0. The Mustangs’ defense, highlighted by a key sack from Kyree Wilson, kept Bradford from finding rhythm.

šŸŽ 4th Quarter

Ā Bradford battled back, as Kemontae Nixon hauled in a 19-yard touchdown to cut the deficit to 14–7. But Mandarin’s 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 couldn’t overcome Mandarin’s 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 Bradford’s 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 didn’t score until the 4th quarter, when Kemontae Nixon caught a TD pass to make it 14-7.

A critical defensive play: Mandarin’s 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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