{"id":67276,"date":"2025-08-26T06:19:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T10:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=67276"},"modified":"2025-08-26T21:15:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T01:15:47","slug":"mandarin-makes-the-wright-play-at-the-wright-time-against-creekside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=67276","title":{"rendered":"Mandarin Makes The Wright Play At The Wright Time Against Creekside"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Mandarin Mustangs kicked off their season with a strong 42\u201320 road victory over the Creekside Knights, asserting their dominance early and building a commanding lead into the second half. Mandarin&#8217;s balanced offensive attack and opportunistic defense proved too much for Creekside to handle.<\/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>Mandarin jumped out to a modest lead with 9 points in the first before exploding in the second quarter with 20 unanswered points\u2014capping the first half at 29\u20137. By the end of the third, the Mustangs had extended their advantage to 36\u201313. Though Creekside made some adjustments, scoring in both the third and fourth quarters, Mandarin put the game away with a late rushing touchdown to reach the final 42\u201320 scoreline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Mandarin scores on they&#39;re opening Drive capped with a 2 yard touchdown run by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Quezefoster?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Quezefoster<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/biggameJames_36?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@biggameJames_36<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/q85xCHrgwS\">pic.twitter.com\/q85xCHrgwS<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Strikeout Photography (@PaulSim5198139) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaulSim5198139\/status\/1959030323553214812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 22, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Running back <strong>Shaunqueze Foster<\/strong> led the ground game, piling up 102 yards on just 14 carries and punching in two touchdowns, anchoring a massive rushing attack that totaled 325 yards. Signal-caller <strong>Knox Annis<\/strong> added a steady presence in the passing game, throwing for 144 yards with one touchdown to <strong>Tian Wyche <\/strong>in the second quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Mandarin TD <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KnoxAnnisqb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@KnoxAnnisqb<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/that_boy_tian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@that_boy_tian<\/a> for 40yds Mandarin up 22-7 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/biggameJames_36?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@biggameJames_36<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zo1iracXpB\">pic.twitter.com\/zo1iracXpB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Strikeout Photography (@PaulSim5198139) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaulSim5198139\/status\/1959046938059223126?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Creekside kept it close early thanks to a touchdown catch by wide receiver <strong>Aaron Tsataros<\/strong> who skied over the Mandarin defender for the score. <strong>Harrison Leddy<\/strong> capitalized for the Knights, throwing the 8yard touchdown pass with 4:46 to go in the first quarter.  Although the Creekside 7-6 lead over Mandarin would be their last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Harrison Leddy capitalizes for creekside throwing at 8 yd TD pass. 4:46 to go in the first quarter Creekside 7 Mandarin 6 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MvKzyNftYT\">pic.twitter.com\/MvKzyNftYT<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Strikeout Photography (@PaulSim5198139) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaulSim5198139\/status\/1959036750216474969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 22, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Mandarin&#8217;s defense made key plays throughout. Four star Miami commit <strong>Brody Jennings<\/strong> and <strong>Brysen Wright<\/strong> each intercepted a pass, providing crucial momentum and turning points for the Mustangs. Defensive leader <strong>Israel Ratliff<\/strong> put in a standout performance\u2014recording two sacks, forcing a fumble, and tallying five tackles, including three for a loss at linebacker.<\/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\/2025\/08\/IMG_9113.jpeg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" data-id=\"67292\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9113.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-67292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9113.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9113-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9113-768x614.jpeg 768w, 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https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9115-128x102.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9115-32x26.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9115-600x480.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/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<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 big swing came late in the second quarter when <strong>Brysen Wright<\/strong> returned his interception for a pick-6, pushing the lead to 29\u20137 heading into halftime. Wright also led Mandarin in tackles with 8 on the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Creekside driving, only to be sorted by the best in the world <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bfye904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bfye904<\/a> for a 100 yard interception return for a touchdown mandarin up 29-7 at half <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/biggameJames_36?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@biggameJames_36<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nC1k9zzudt\">pic.twitter.com\/nC1k9zzudt<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Strikeout Photography (@PaulSim5198139) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaulSim5198139\/status\/1959051256082649219?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Wright, who is rated a 5-star wide receiver and the #1 wide receiver in the nation, made game changing plays on both sides of the ball versus Creekside. On offense, Wright caught a second half touchdown from quarterback <strong>Malik Morrison<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Malik Morrison to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bfye904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bfye904<\/a> for the score <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/biggameJames_36?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@biggameJames_36<\/a> 36-7 mandarin <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XPs7spGVcm\">pic.twitter.com\/XPs7spGVcm<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Strikeout Photography (@PaulSim5198139) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaulSim5198139\/status\/1959066434409021860?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>He also made potentially the catch of the season. A spectacular grab which saw him leap over two Creekside defenders to miraculously come down with football. Wright seemed to make the right play at the right time, helping to lift his team to victory.<\/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<!-- 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>That play, coupled with consistent ground success, set the tone early and forced Creekside into passing situations that opened the door for Mandarin\u2019s defensive takeaways. Wright played a key role in those takeaways. Everyone has seen his exploits on offense, but Friday they got a glimpse of his abilities on defense. That could be a cheat code for Mandarin this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Highlight catch by The Best in the World <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bfye904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bfye904<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DuvalSports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DuvalSports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/biggameJames_36?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@biggameJames_36<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iexlNSPQeL\">pic.twitter.com\/iexlNSPQeL<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Strikeout Photography (@PaulSim5198139) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaulSim5198139\/status\/1959069731232559497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>With the win, the Mustangs improved to 1\u20130 and will next face Atlantic Coast this Friday night at 6:30 p.m. Creekside falls to 0\u20131 and prepares for a visit from Nease on August 29. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Photos by Paul Simpson (Strikeout Photography)<\/em><\/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\"\n     data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"7447185841\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mandarin Mustangs kicked off their season with a strong 42\u201320 road victory over the Creekside Knights, asserting their dominance early and building a commanding lead into the second half. 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