Mandarin Rebuilds For Another Run

Two years removed from the first ever state football championship for Jacksonville Mandarin and the pandemic certainly took its toll. For the Mustangs and veteran head coach <strong>Bobby Ramsey,</strong> 2020 was one of those strike-it-from-the-record seasons where things did not fall into place. While the 3-6 record stung, it may have served a purpose for the younger players who had to go through those tough setbacks. As the losses to Bartram Trail (26-13), Jacksonville Lee (25-20), 3A state champion Jacksonville Trinity Christian (33-7), Oakleaf (35-12), Neptune Beach Fletcher (28-13) and Jacksonville Sandalwood (28-13) were learning moments, the Mustangs also used the wins as positives – to show the returning players in the off-season and this spring that this team has the talent. That 2022 class (rising seniors) got something out of the victories over Jacksonville Atlantic Coast, Sandalwood and Ed White. What this program has done – and will do moving forward is count on talented prospects <strong>Matt Adams</strong> (OL, 6-2, 275 – 3.8 GPA, 1210 SAT), <strong>Tony Carter</strong> (DB, 6-0, 185 – 3.0 GPA) and athlete <strong>Tre Jolly </strong>(5-11, 160 – 2.5 GPA) to lead the way. All three have attracted attention and will be a trio that helps add experience to the lineup. In addition, look for prospects <strong>Ellis Davis</strong> (RB, 5-7, 160 – 3.8 GPA), <strong>Jalen Deadwyler</strong> (LB, 6-0, 235 – 3.0 GPA), <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="50274" first="Daron" last="Dukes"]</strong> (DL, 6-3, 235 – 3.3 GPA), <strong>Jean-Luke Fouche </strong>(LB/DE, 6-0, 200 – 3.5 GPA), <strong>Terrence Johnson</strong> (RB, 6-0, 195), <strong>Joseph Lewis</strong> (DB, 6-0, 170 – 2.56 GPA) and defensive back <strong>Antwan Murphy</strong> (5-9, 165 – 3.1 GPA) to showcase their many skills. Also, <strong>Andrew Ryan</strong> (TE, 6-2, 200 – 3.5 GPA), <strong>John Sauer </strong>(OL, 6-1, 280 – 3.5 GPA), <strong>Christian Sczcesniak </strong>(OL, 6-6, 310 – 4.0 GPA, 1320 SAT), <strong>Kylen Washington</strong> (DE, 6-3, 200 – 2.56 GPA), <strong>Christian White</strong> (OL, 6-0, 270 – 2.5 GPA) and defensive back <strong>Victor Winston</strong> (5-8, 165 – 3.0 GPA). <strong>UNDERCLASSMEN ARE READY TO GO</strong> As gifted as the Mustangs are in this rising senior class, keep your eye peeled to the rising juniors – as well – where standouts <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="128528" first="Jeremiah" last="Shack"]</strong> (WR, 6-3, 180 – 2.8 GPA), <strong>Carmello Murphy</strong> (LB/RB, 5-10, 200 – 2.8 GPA), <strong>Koron Hayward</strong> (WR – 2.5 GPA) and running back <strong>T.J. Lane </strong>(5-10, 205 – 3.3 GPA) are ultra-gifted. Also, keep an eye out for <strong>Alexander Coleman </strong>(DE/OLB, 6-1, 200 – 3.5 GPA), <strong>Jhamari Harvell</strong> (QB, 6-0, 190 – 2.56 GPA), <strong>Ethan Strobel</strong> (LB, 6-0, 190 – 3.6 GPA) and defensive back <strong>Michael Wyche </strong>(6-0, 195 – 2.5 GPA). Class of 2024 talent <strong>Cameron Crawford</strong> (OL, 6-4, 280) will also be a force. <strong>TRACKING FLORIDA: Teams Look At 2021 Season. </strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2021/03/tracking-florida-teams-look-at-2021-season/">https://prepredzone.com/2021/03/tracking-florida-teams-look-at-2021-season/</a> <strong><em>You Can Contact [player_tooltip player_id="111610" first="Larry" last="Blustein"] with prospect or team information at: Floridakids1@aol.com. We are also on Social Media on @PrepRedzonefl.</em></strong>