JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — One week after suffering its first loss of the season, the Mandarin Mustangs responded with a statement Friday night against Fletcher. With their first five games away from home, Friday night’s Homecoming matchup was an important opportunity to respond after the disappointing loss to Raines. Head coach Toby Bullock’s team did exactly...Read More

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Two undefeated teams walked into the Graveyard with something to prove. The Mandarin Mustangs and Raines Vikings entered Friday night’s showdown unbeaten, setting the stage for one of Jacksonville’s most anticipated high school football matchups of the season. Mandarin arrived at 3-0, while Raines was 4-0, and the atmosphere surrounding the game...Read More

Ponte Vedra Fl- Nease struck first, but Mandarin found its rhythm in the running game before halftime and the rout was on. The Mustangs entered the contest as one of the top teams in Florida. Coming off a bye week, Mandarin was looking to continue building momentum against a Nease team that entered the matchup...Read More

Florida A&M Depth Chart Features Jacksonville Talent as Rattlers Prepare for 2026 Season Tallahassee Fl-The Florida A&M Rattlers enter the 2026 football season with a new-look roster, a challenging schedule and plenty of experience across both sides of the football. Among the players expected to contribute are several Jacksonville-area products who are positioned to make...Read More

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — The marquee matchup was supposed to be McArthur’s 3-star defensive back Sherrod Gourdine against Mandarin’s 5-star wide receiver Brysen Wright. By the time the night was over in the highly anticipated matchup between McArthur and Mandarin, Wright had given everyone plenty to talk about. The five-star wide receiver, known around Jacksonville as...Read More

Hollywood Fl-The 2026 high school football season gets an early dose of high-level competition Friday night when the Mandarin Mustangs travel to Hollywood to face the McArthur Mustangs in the opening game of the Broward County Classic. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. on August 21. The matchup brings together two programs that enjoyed breakthrough...Read More

Mandarin HS- The Gateway Conference Championship delivered a battle between two powerhouse teams Friday night, but in the end it was Paxon who made school history. The Golden Eagles rolled past previously unbeaten Mandarin 26-0 on the road to capture their first-ever Gateway Conference Flag Football Championship, improving to 11-1 on the season. Meanwhile, the...Read More

Mandarin Mustangs punched their ticket to the next round of the Class 6A playoffs by knocking off the #7 Crestview Bulldogs in a punishing ground affair for the Mustangs. Mandarin’s balanced attack and resolute defense proved decisive, helping them trample Crestview to keep their postseason journey alive. Mandarin entered the game with a strong 9–1...Read More

St. Augustine Fl-In a showdown of two of Northeast Florida’s top programs, it was clear Mandarin versus St. Augustine would bring physicality, playoff-type energy and the kind of finish befitting two marquee fixtures. Mandarin, went into the game with momentum on a 4-game winning streak. St. Augustine likewise had high expectations with an unbeaten record...Read More

JACKSONVILLE – In a hard-hitting defensive battle, the Mandarin Mustangs leaned on special teams, explosive plays, and clutch defense to defeat the Bradford Tornadoes 14-7 on Friday night. The victory moved Mandarin to 4-0 on the season, while Bradford fell to 3-1. The Mustangs set the tone late in the first quarter when sophomore standout...Read More