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08
Dec
2023

Mandarin Falls Short Of Stopping Columbus From Claiming Second Straight State Title

Tallahassee Fl- In an electrifying showdown at Bragg Memorial Stadium, the stage was set for an intense battle between the Mandarin Mustangs, with an impressive 11-3 record, and the formidable Columbus Explorers, boasting a remarkable 12-2 standing. Columbus was the defending champion and their schedule has been one of the toughest in Florida this year....
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08
Dec
2023

Class 4M State Championship Preview: Mandarin Versus Columbus

Tallahassee Fl- Mandarin returns to the state championship for the first time since 2018. Ironically that year, they defeated the same team that they will play today at 3pm, Columbus. That 2018 team was led by now Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, and now New England Patriot wide receiver Demario Douglas. Not much has changed in...
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03
Sep
2021

Bartram’s Defense Corrals Columbus 12-6

Bartram Trail welcomed former state champion Columbus to St. Johns county Friday night in a battle of two 1-0 teams. Bartram defeated Rickards last week 24-7, while Columbus defeated Benedictine 42-27. A player we highlighted earlier this week set the tone for the game when Bryce Johnson grabbed an interception for Bartram setting up their...
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09
Dec
2018

Mandarin Leaps Into History Defeating Columbus For Their First State Title!

ORLANDO- With 1:17 to play in the game, Brandon Mc Duffey hitĀ Xzavier Henderson on a 9-yard touchdown pass to pull Columbus too within two points 37-35 of Mandarin. The Explorers still needed a two-point conversion to tie the game, as Mandarin braced for the biggest play of their season. As the crowd held its breath,...
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