{"id":57469,"date":"2023-09-09T03:30:54","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T07:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=57469"},"modified":"2023-09-09T03:30:57","modified_gmt":"2023-09-09T07:30:57","slug":"mandarin-mustangs-triumph-over-riverside-in-the-backyard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=57469","title":{"rendered":"Mandarin Mustangs Triumph Over Riverside In the Backyard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Jacksonville Fl- The backyard of Riverside High School came alive with the anticipation of an epic battle against Mandarin High School. On one side stood the Riverside Generals, determined to secure a win on their home turf, while on the other side, the Mandarin Mustangs, with two victories under their belt, were hungry for their third win of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Top Banner Ad -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5209897134\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The two teams lined up, ready to write another chapter in their storied rivalry. It was Riverside that drew first blood. Myles Kendrick caught a perfectly thrown touchdown pass, giving the Generals an early lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Myles Kendrick scores the TD for riverside to get on the board first, 6-0 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IOH6MdoZ5p\">pic.twitter.com\/IOH6MdoZ5p<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Asia\ud83e\udd0e\u2728 (@amaye_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/amaye_\/status\/1700278812187955274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 8, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But the Mustangs weren&#8217;t to be outdone. Tiant Wyche, the elusive #20, had other plans. With determination in his eyes, he dashed through Riverside&#8217;s defense, scoring a rushing touchdown, and Mike Howell slithered his way in for a two-point conversion. The first quarter ended with Mandarin ahead, 8-6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">#3 from mandarin scores the 2 point conversion making the score 8-6 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2TJqEZCdx4\">pic.twitter.com\/2TJqEZCdx4<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Asia\ud83e\udd0e\u2728 (@amaye_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/amaye_\/status\/1700280154008752216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 8, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the second quarter began, the Mustangs&#8217; dynamic duo came to life. Quarterback Tramell Jones connected with Jaime Ffrench Jr. for a spectacular touchdown pass. The scoreboard lit up with Mandarin leading 14-6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6592.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"532\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"57471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6592-532x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6592-532x1024.jpg 532w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6592-156x300.jpg 156w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6592-768x1479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6592-798x1536.jpg 798w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6592-66x128.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6592-17x32.jpg 17w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6592-600x1155.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6592.jpg 997w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6597.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"57472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6597-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57472\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- in article ad 3 -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5462764724\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>But the play of the day belonged to the Mustangs&#8217; defense. Generals&#8217; QB Glenn Foreman dropped back searching for an opening, but Ethan McClain, a towering defender, swooped in to snatch the football, ending the drive with a fumble recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6616-e1694244062985.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6616-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57473\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just before halftime, Trammel Jones displayed his quarterbacking prowess once more. With precision and finesse, he launched a beautiful pass to Tiant Wyche. The Mustangs headed into the locker room with a commanding 29-12 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">With 7:13 left in the 2nd quarter, #20 from mandarin scores and #3 with another 2 point conversion, score 22-6 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KKD9Jgme2m\">pic.twitter.com\/KKD9Jgme2m<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Asia\ud83e\udd0e\u2728 (@amaye_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/amaye_\/status\/1700287722617737660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 8, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The third quarter ignited with another dazzling play by Jones, this time connecting with Ffrench Jr. for his second TD of the night on a 50-yard pass. Ffrench showcased his agility, evading tacklers and sprinting towards the end zone. Mike Howell plowed through for another two-point conversion, extending the Mustangs&#8217; lead to 37-12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"1168296494\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The Generals, though facing an uphill battle, summoned their fighting spirit, notching another touchdown to make it 37-20. But the Mustangs, now in their groove, were unstoppable. Ffrench Jr. continued to shine, hauling in a magnificent 46-yard pass, sending the crowd into a frenzy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6669-e1694243962987.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6669-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57476\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the final seconds ticked away, the Mandarin Mustangs emerged victorious, sealing a resounding 50-20 triumph. They displayed strength, skill, and a deep camaraderie that only a team in sync could possess. The Mustangs left the backyard with their heads held high, their record now a perfect 3-0. 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