JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 19 — The No. 3 IMG Academy [Bradenton, FL] Ascenders lead the Mandarin [Jacksonville, FL] Mustangs in the first quarter, 28-7.
IMG was untested in a 79-6 win last week at the Coronado [Henderson, NV] Cougars while moving to 3-0 on the season. IMG has three straight games against Florida opponents starting with the game Friday night against Mandarin before finishing off with three big games against national opponents.
Mandarin, meanwhile, is 4-0 and looking to make a statement against the national power from Bradenton. If Florida No. 20 Mustangs are heavy underdogs, but a solid showing even in a loss, could raise their profile.
Both teams have mostly won in dominant fashion so far, but Mandarin was challenged in a 14-7 win over the Bradford [Starke, FL] Tornadoes last Friday.
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|| FIRST QUARTER ||
Mandarin finally gets something going, and scores on a long touchdown pass to get on the board.
1ST QTR — IMG Academy 28, Mandarin 7
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And this one is pretty much over already in the first quarter. Mandarin can’t do anything on either side of the ball.
1ST QTR — IMG Academy 28, Mandarin 0
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IMG is making quick work of the Mandarin Mustangs tonight.
1ST QTR — IMG Academy 21, Mandarin 0
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IMG gets the ball back and drives down for another touchdown with 6:42 to play in the opening period.
1ST QTR — IMG Academy 14, Mandarin 0
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IMG takes the early lead following an interception deep in Mandarin territory.
1ST QTR — IMG Academy 7, Mandarin 0
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We’re under way!
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