Still Ichiban: Raines cements Jacksonville football reign against Mandarin
Unbeaten Mandarin and Raines faced off in Jacksonville's most anticipated Gateway high school football game in years. See the key takeaways.
Troy Butler, the Raines Super 11 defensive end, made one thing clear after a dominant performance against Mandarin on September 18: "We're still here, and Raines is still Ichiban - number one - in Jacksonville high school football." The Jaguars secured their 19th consecutive win, a streak that has stood strong since the reigning Florida High School Athletic Association champions in Class 3A.
Mandarin fell victim to Jacksonville's relentless defense, suffering their first loss to a Duval County public school in nearly five years. The victory was the result of a perfect storm: two touchdown runs by sophomore quarterback Sa Mon Ellison-Morgan, a spectacular catch from Marquez Hicks, breakaway punt returns by Tacori Allen, and an imposing defensive effort that kept the Vikings' Ichiban status intact.
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