Mandarin Charter Sharks win three straight flag football games

The Duval Charter School at Mandarin Sharks won three consecutive flag football games, outscoring opponents 71-30 during the streak.

The Sharks defeated Clay 40-12, Southside 18-6 and Westside 13-12, according to an announcement on the school's website published Wednesday, Oct. 14.

The closest contest came against Westside, where Mandarin held on for a one-point victory.

Sharks build momentum with three victories

Mandarin's largest win came against Clay, when the Sharks scored 40 points and won by 28.

The team followed with an 18-6 victory over Southside before edging Westside 13-12.

Across the three games, Mandarin averaged nearly 24 points per contest while allowing 10.

The school credited its athletes' teamwork and determination for the winning streak.

Duval Charter School at Mandarin, located at 5209 Shad Road, offers flag football as part of its middle school athletics program.

The school held tryouts for middle school students in August and opened its season Sept. 1 against Duval Charter School at Baymeadows.

Sharks scheduled to face Scholars Academy

Mandarin was scheduled to host Duval Charter Scholars Academy at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, with an opportunity to extend its winning streak.

The matchup was announced on the school's website, which encouraged families and supporters to attend.

Both schools are part of Jacksonville's charter school network.

A final score from the Oct. 15 game was not available in the school records reviewed as of Friday, Oct. 16.

The school's calendar also lists flag football championship games for Saturday, Oct. 24, at Duval Charter School at Baymeadows, 7510 Baymeadows Way, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.