{"id":68319,"date":"2025-11-01T19:08:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T23:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=68319"},"modified":"2025-11-02T15:08:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T20:08:52","slug":"mandarin-catches-undefeated-st-augustine-slipping-in-regular-season-finale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?p=68319","title":{"rendered":"Mandarin Catches Undefeated St. Augustine Slipping In Regular Season Finale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>St. Augustine Fl-<\/strong>In a showdown of two of Northeast Florida\u2019s 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 at 9-0, and home-field advantage. The two teams wouldn&#8217;t disappoint.<\/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>Anticipation was high to see Mandarin&#8217;s 5-Star <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?sp_player=brysen-wright\" title=\"Brysen Wright\"><strong>Brysen Wright<\/strong> <\/a><\/span>and St. Augustine&#8217;s 4-Star <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?sp_player=somourian-wingo\" title=\"Somourian Wingo\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Somourian Wingo<\/span><\/a><\/strong> (Miami commit) going head to head at wide receiver, yet early on it was the running backs who took center stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Who else but <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Quezefoster?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Quezefoster<\/a> fir the TD mandarin up 7-0 <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\/FeRqqFeNGP\">pic.twitter.com\/FeRqqFeNGP<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Strikeout Photography (@PaulSim5198139) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaulSim5198139\/status\/1984035817342542175?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 30, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p> In the first quarter, Mandarin set the tone when senior running back <strong>Shaunqueze Foster <\/strong>powered ahead for a 7-yard touchdown run to give the Mustangs a 7-0 lead. Foster finished the regular season with 906 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns.<\/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=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1015600893445815\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5913164168\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>St. Augustine answered through their ground game, as senior back <strong>Nate Preston<\/strong> bulldozed in to tie the game 7-7. Preston has been a positive feature in the pair of runners St. Augustine likes to use. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?sp_player=trendell-anderson\" title=\"Trendell Anderson\"><strong>Trendell Anderson<\/strong> <\/a>has 6 touchdowns on the season for the Jackets as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">St Aug Answers 7-7 5:29 to go in the 1st quarter <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\/HbLQfHTIbH\">pic.twitter.com\/HbLQfHTIbH<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Strikeout Photography (@PaulSim5198139) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaulSim5198139\/status\/1984037534557729084?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 30, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Mandarin would decide to strike through the air: quarterback <strong>Knox Annis<\/strong> connected with senior wide-out <strong>Tian Wyche<\/strong> on a screen pass that turned into a 48-yard touchdown, putting Mandarin ahead 14-7. It&#8217;s been a great season for Wyche, who led the Mustangs in receiving touchdowns with 10 on the season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/that_boy_tian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@that_boy_tian<\/a> takes it to the house!!! 14-7 Mustangs <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\/CwCw9VSR0H\">pic.twitter.com\/CwCw9VSR0H<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Strikeout Photography (@PaulSim5198139) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaulSim5198139\/status\/1984040116634185995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 30, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Late in the first half, St. Augustine tied it when quarterback <strong>Brenton James<\/strong> found Miami-commit wide receiver<strong> Somourian Wingo<\/strong> for a 17-yard score, making it 14-14. The play electrified the home crowd, and gave those who came to see some of the best wide receivers in the area something to talk about. Fittingly Wingo, the senior would strike first, and lead his team into halftime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/_somourianwingo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@_somourianwingo<\/a> with a 8yd TD reception we are tied 14-14 with 11.2 seconds to go before halftime <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\/gZYNywqlCf\">pic.twitter.com\/gZYNywqlCf<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Strikeout Photography (@PaulSim5198139) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaulSim5198139\/status\/1984047853367599227?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 31, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The third quarter saw defenses tighten and big plays grow scarce; it wouldn\u2019t be until the fourth quarter that the decisive momentum swung.  St. Augustine would score yet again, with Wingo hauling in a 33-yard touchdown pass from James to take the lead in the game 21-14 with just over ten minutes to play. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/?portfolio=brenton-james\" title=\"Brenton James \">Brenton James <\/a><\/span><\/strong>once again tossed multiple touchdowns in a game, his 10th time doing so this year. A year that saw him pass for 2,184 yards and 27 passing TDs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/_somourianwingo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@_somourianwingo<\/a> breaks the tie and takes it to the house. Saint Augustine leads Mandarin. 21-14 10:20 left in the game <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\/XaELLClzMQ\">pic.twitter.com\/XaELLClzMQ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Strikeout Photography (@PaulSim5198139) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaulSim5198139\/status\/1984063248820502629?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 31, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Mandarin with plenty of time left, manufactured a great drive as Head Coach Toby Bullock put the ball in the hands of his quarterback. Sustaining a 14-play drive which drained the clock, Annis ended it with a 24-yard touchdown pass to Wyche, again. That tied the game again at 21-21. <\/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><strong>Knox Annis <\/strong>passed for 1,866 yards, 18 passing touchdowns on the season. Wright led all receivers with 867 yards receiving. The talented tandem still have two more years together at Mandarin after their post season run concludes. A petrifying thought for opposing defenses. <\/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\/11\/IMG_1575.jpeg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"68329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1575-819x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1575-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1575-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1575-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1575-1229x1536.jpeg 1229w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1575-102x128.jpeg 102w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1575-26x32.jpeg 26w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1575-600x750.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1575.jpeg 1375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1573-scaled.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"68327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1573-819x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1573-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1573-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1573-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1573-1229x1536.jpeg 1229w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1573-1638x2048.jpeg 1638w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1573-102x128.jpeg 102w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1573-26x32.jpeg 26w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1573-600x750.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1573-scaled.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Both teams proved to have high powered offenses, but what separates Mandarin and St. Augustine is defense. The Jackets had given up at least 3 touchdowns in five games this year prior to their game against Mandarin. Mandarin&#8217;s three scores in the contest made that six games. So with 3:53 to go, Mandarin was confident that they could move the ball on the Jackets late.<\/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=\"8472071445\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>In the final minutes, the Mustangs took over as <strong>Brysen Wright<\/strong> made his impact felt. Experiencing double and triple teams all year, the sophomore sensation still has 867 receiving yards and 7 receiving touchdowns. He also has 3 pick 6&#8217;s and 2 punt return touchdowns on the year. So when St. Augustine chose to kick it to him, everyone in the stadium held their breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Punting to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bfye904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@bfye904<\/a> it&#39;s never a good idea especially in a tie ball game with four minutes to go <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\/MD35WPaE26\">pic.twitter.com\/MD35WPaE26<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Strikeout Photography (@PaulSim5198139) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaulSim5198139\/status\/1984068448012660875?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 31, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Wright would field the punt and race around the left sideline setting Mandarin up in great field position in Jackets territory. A 23-yard go-ahead touchdown run by Foster, his second of the game gave Mandarin a 27-21 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1574-scaled.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1574-1024x819.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1574-1024x819.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1574-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1574-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1574-1536x1229.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1574-2048x1638.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1574-128x102.jpeg 128w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1574-32x26.jpeg 32w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1574-600x480.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of defenses, it would be Mandarin&#8217;s defense turn to show what they were about. The Mustang defense held firm, shutting down a final St. Augustine push with an interception by <strong>Israel Ratliff<\/strong> on a tipped pass. The big defensive play would seal the win. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The captain come thru in the clutch #0 Izzy Ratliff with the interception off batted ball. Mandarin takes over first and 10 from the 35 yard line up p 27-21 3:31 left <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\/noQ3rQiSTR\">pic.twitter.com\/noQ3rQiSTR<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Strikeout Photography (@PaulSim5198139) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaulSim5198139\/status\/1984069997585691035?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 31, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Individual performances stood out. Foster finished with 114 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including that decisive run.  Wyche caught four passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns, proving his big-play capability.  On the Jackets\u2019 side, Wingo caught four passes for 90 yards and two scores, while James threw for 192 yards. <\/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>For St. Augustine (9-1), the sting of a first loss is immediate. Their previously unbeaten season ends at 9-1, and their path to the top seed in the region now appears more complicated. They&#8217;ll regroup in hopes of starting another streak to a 4A title. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1568-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1568-819x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1568-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1568-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1568-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1568-1229x1536.jpeg 1229w, https:\/\/www.duvalsports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_1568-scaled.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mandarin, now 9-1 themselves, leaves no doubt about their place in Northeast Florida, and their playoff aspirations. They have tremendous momentum heading into the postseason after two consecutive wins over Oakleaf (31-14), and now St. Augustine (27-21). 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