A cool, crisp morning greeted runners for the annual Nature Way Mandarin 5km and 10 km running races Saturday morning. See results at www.1stplacesports.com.
11/12/2011
Album ID: 1360884
Photos by Randy Lefko
9-11"Let's Roll" Memorial Bike Ride
6 albums
"9-11 Let's Roll Memorial Ride" took place at Bicycles Etc. on September 11th. Nearly 100 participants cycled in a 58 mile route from Baymeadows, through Mandarin, St Johns County and back. The event benefited Wounded Warrior Project.
9/12/2011
Album ID: 1319645
Photos by Becky White/Jacksonville.com
Nocatee Cycling Festival: Fast Bikes, Hot Hot Weather
33 albums
Near 100 degree weather greeted cyclists in the Nocatee Cycling Festival Saturday where brave athletes trekked a 6 mile road course around the Nocatee area. Jacksonville.com photographer Randy Lefko was there from 930am until 2:30 pm catching road action in the 45+, Pro 1,2, 35+ and Women 1,2,3 races.
8/28/2011
Album ID: 1310577
Photos by Randy Lefko
Mandarin vs. Bartram
20 photos
for sale
Mandarin High School traveled to Bartram Trail High School Friday evening for a scrimmage game.
8/26/2011
Album ID: 1309972
Photos by Bob Self
Bartram Trail Corrals Mustangs
6 albums
With precision passing from quarterback Nathan Peterman and strong running from their two "Gabe" running backs; Gabe Johnson and Gabe Davis, the Bartram Trail Bears bumped Mandarin High 26-7 in the season opener for both Friday night at Bartram Trail.
8/26/2011
Album ID: 1309991
Photos by Randy Lefko
St. Johns River Youth Football Conference Jamboree
17 albums
Hosted by the Middleburg Athletic Association at Middleburg High School, nearly 70 football teams from the American Youth Football League converged and played from sunrise to sundown in 15 minutes quarters. The SJRYFC teams playing will be Middleburg Broncos, PAL Packers, Oakleaf Knights, Villages Panthers, Mandarin Hurricanes, West Augustine Jackets, Ponte Vedra Lions and the South Menendez Junior Falcons.
8/14/2011
Album ID: 1302307
Photos by Randy Lefko
Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser at Bonefish Grill
4 albums
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation held their fifth fundraiser at Bonefish Grill in Mandarin. Kohl's, of Green Cove Springs, held a fashion show and Bonefish served an incredibly delicious lunch. CFF is gearing up for some amazing fundraising parties including Singles Greatest Night and Tailgate to a Cure. Be sure to check them out on Facebook. Look and see if you were spotted by your Girl On The Town Photographer for Jacksonville.com.
8/4/2011
Album ID: 1297849
Photos by Anita Levy
Durbin Creek Wilderness Society at the Bartram Canoe Trail
17 photos
for sale
Two citizens decide to make a difference, one creek at a time. Eric Bersinger and Josh Woods, coworkers at Jacksonville's Ruth Chris Steak House and Mandarin/Julington Creek residents, found a common interest in kayaking and preserving our natural areas. Both members of the St. Johns Riverkeeper organization, the two founded the Durbin Creek Wilderness Society for the purpose of cleaning and maintaining the Bartram Canoe Trail, located on the westermost point of the Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve. Their plan is to engage other citizen activists to adopt our waterways in a similar fashion.
Jim Alabiso, 56, an open-water and competitive swimmer, successfully completed a 3.5 mile solo swim across the St. Johns River on July 17, 2011, to raise awareness for the St. Johns, the Riverkeeper and the proposed Georgia-Pacific pipeline. The swim started at Fleming Island Marina in Clay County, finished at the County Dock in Mandarin, and was sponsored by JumpingFish, the St. Johns Riverkeeper and supported by a variety of volunteers and local businesses. Jim Alabiso created JumpingFish as an outgrowth of his life experiences as a business consultant, father, athlete, musician, lifeguard, software developer, caregiver, animation artist, SCUBA diver, teacher, swim coach and surgery patient, and the company provides coaching for mind, body and work.
On July 2, 2011, fans of cross country running from across the northeast Florida region traveled to Bartram Trail High School in St. Johns County to raise funds to keep their sport alive at the high school level in Duval County. Sponsored by Doug and Jane Alred of 1st Place Sports, all proceeds from the event will go to the 17 high schools in the Jacksonville area in danger of losing "the sport you don't play," as the slogan read on wrist bands of the competitors. The event raised over five thousand dollars toward the preservation of cross county in Duval County high schools. High school cross country teams represented included Bartram Trail, Creekside, Fleming Island, Lee, White, Sandalwood, Stanton, Baldwin, Nease and Mandarin. Some of the most excited to finish were Micah Drum, 13 (932) Matthew Taylor (749) and Gabriel Moran, 12 (702).
7/2/2011
Album ID: 1278854
Photos by Tara Wildes
The Mandarin Store and Post Office Centennial Celebration
3 albums
Over one hundred years of Mandarin history was celebrated today with patriotic folk music, old time car exhibits and an awards ceremony. A local Boy Scout troop led a children's parade and the baton twirling group Phenomenon displayed their skills for the crowd.
7/2/2011
Album ID: 1279200
Photos by Ton-E Watson
The St. Augustine Wild Reserve
2 albums
Located in St. Augustine, is one of North Florida's exotic animal sanctuaries that does not breed, buy or sell their animals. The "St. Augustine Wild Reserve" assists Florida Fish and Wildlife by caring for animals that have been confiscated or surrendered by their former owners. The "St. Augustine Wild Reserve" has over 80 different animals in it's sanctuary for you to observe up-close and personal. Two hour guided tours are available for single person or groups with trained professionals. You will see lions, Siberian tigers, black leopards, wolves, bobcats. The tour is very educational as well, one can learn about the behavior of the animals and the story behind each one.
Wakeboarding fans got a shot at the Black Creek River with wakeboard coach Tore Hewlett as part of the GodFirstCamp.com wakeboard camp. Joining Hewlett on Wednesday were Sami Sadler, 7, of Mandarin; James Sadler, 15, of Mandarin; Liam Bannon, 10, Fleming Island; Jack Branston, 18, Middleburg, and Conner Payne, 15, of St. Johns County.
6/15/2011
Album ID: 1268954
Photos by Randy Lefko
Graduation 2011 - Duval Virtual Instruction Academy
5 albums
On June 3, students of the Duval Virtual Instruction Academy received their diplomas at Atlantic Coast High School. As described in the Duval County Schools website, Virtual Education, Cyber Education, On-line Education, E-Learning, Mobile Learning, and Distance Learning, are all terms used to describe the same entity. Virtual education is best described as a learning opportunity where the student and the educator are separate from one another by space, time, and often both. The students work through the curriculum at various times and locations.
Spring football action at Mandarin, Clay High's Blue Devils got two TDs from RB Francie Emile and a long run from Joe Cooper to build a 21-7 halftime lead. Mandarin got a 60 yard TD scamper from RB Ben Lampley.
5/26/2011
Album ID: 1256093
Photos by Randy Lefko
Tour de Cure: St. Johns County
9 albums
Starting at Creekside High School, cyclists took on rides of 10, 31, 72 and 101 miles to raise money for Tour De Cure and fight against diabetes.
5/21/2011
Album ID: 1252469
Photos by Randy Lefko
Ponte Vedra vs. Atlantic Coast High School Spring Football
9 albums
In the first football game of the spring, Atlantic Coast hosted Ponte Vedra in a Thursday night game that ended with a 17-17 tie. The Ponte Vedra Sharks are coming into 2011 following the first ever winning season for their school, and the Stingrays of Atlantic Coast will be returning over twenty starters in their first senior class.
5/19/2011
Album ID: 1251487
Photos by Tara Wildes
3 Seconds: Mandarin Flag Football Falls
6 albums
With just three seconds left in the game, Mandarin High School's girls flag football team lost a berth into the state playoffs as Leon scored the gamewinner at the buzzer to beat the Lady Mustangs 18-13 in playoff action Tuesday night at Mandarin.
5/3/2011
Album ID: 1239823
Photos by Randy Lefko
Flagler Palm Coast vs. Mandarin: Region 1-6A Quarterfinal
6 albums
Mandarin makes the final four for the first time since 2008 with a 4-1 victory over Flagler Palm Coast in the Region 1 6A quarterfinal game played at Mandarin High School on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Pitcher Riley Carter (15) held the Lady Bulldogs of Flagler Palm Coast to one hit until the final inning, when the Flagler girls scored their sole run of the game. Mandarin senior Ashlee Ellen's (18) home run in the third inning took the Mustangs to their four-run total for the game. Mandarin will go on the road to Deland for the next game in the state championship series.
4/27/2011
Album ID: 1235766
Photos by Tara Wildes
District 1-6A Baseball Tournament: Sandalwood vs. Orange Park
3 albums
Sandalwood won their playoff game against Orange Park, 10-0 in the first game of the tournament on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. The win propels the Saints into the final District 1 6A championship game, to be played Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Mandarin High School against rival Mandarin, who won the second game of Tuesday's playoffs against Fletcher 7-4.
4/26/2011
Album ID: 1235009
Photos by James Bowen
District 1 6A Championship Fletcher vs Mandarin High School
4 albums
Mandarin High School Lady Mustangs wins the District 1 6A Championship over Fletcher High School Lady Senators with a score of 2-0 on April 21, 2011.
4/21/2011
Album ID: 1231542
Photos by James Bowen-Jacksonville.com
District 4A-1 Track and Field Championships
7 albums
District 4A-1 Track and Field at Flagler Palm Coast High Wednesday afternoon. MOre photos to come.
4/20/2011
Album ID: 1231352
Photos by Randy Lefko
Mandarin vs. Englewood High School Baseball
4 albums
Mandarin traveled to the home field of southside rival Englewood and gained a 14-0 victory for the final regular game of the season for both teams, ending in the fifth inning.
4/20/2011
Album ID: 1231289
Photos by James Bowen
District 1 6A Softball Tournament Orange Park vs. Mandarin
3 albums
A few highlights of the 10-0 victory by Mandarin over Orange Park in the first game of the second day of the District 1 6A tournament hosted by Mandarin High School on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. The winner of the second game featuring First Coast and Fletcher will face Mandarin in the championship game Thursday, April 21, 2011, 6:30 p.m. at Mandarin High School.
4/19/2011
Album ID: 1230520
Photos by Tara Wildes
Ponte Vedra vs Mandarin High School Baseball
4 albums
In a 5-4 squeaker, 6A Mandarin bested 4A Ponte Vedra in a non-district game at Mandarin High School on Tueday, April 19, 2011. The Ponte Vedra Sharks had the Mustangs down 4-1 at the end of the third inning, but Mandarin scored a minimum of one run in each of the following innings to snag the victory.
4/19/2011
Album ID: 1230569
Photos by James Bowen
Bolles vs. Mandarin High School Softball
9 albums
In the final regular game of the season, the Bolles Lady Bulldogs came to the home field of the 16-8 Mandarin Mustang team on Thursday, April 14, 2011. It was a defensive battle up to the fifth inning, when the Mustangs rallied with four runs, which proved to be the only scores of the game. Mandarin senior Riley Carter pitched for the Mustangs, shutting out the Bolles team with a final score of 4-0.
4/14/2011
Album ID: 1225395
Photos by Tara Wildes
FHSAA 1A District 5 at Bishop Snyder High School
5 albums
The FHSAA District 5 1A track and field meet was hosted by Bishop Snyder High School on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 on Jacksonville's westside. District 5 1A schools Bishop Snyder, Eagles View, First Coast Christian, Florida Deaf and Blind, Mandarin Christian, Providence, St. Joseph (St. Augustine), Trinity Christian and University Christian. The off and on rain extended the competition, but several area athletes will move on to the Region 2 1A meet, scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 2011 at First Academy in Orlando, Florida.
4/12/2011
Album ID: 1217021
Photos by Tara Wildes
Orange Park v. Mandarin High School Baseball
5 albums
In a District 1 6A battle, Mandarin held off the attack of the Orange Park Raiders with a final score of 7-6 on Friday, April 8, 2011. Orange Park scored first on the Mandarin home field, but the Mustangs immediately answered back, taking the score to 4-1 by the end of the fourth inning. A four run rally by the Raiders in the seventh led to a 6-6 score and an extra inning, with the Mustangs scoring in the eighth to take the game.
4/8/2011
Album ID: 1209976
Photos by Tara Wildes
Mustangs Outlast Bears 3-1: MHS Tanner Settles 2RBIs in 7th
6 albums
After tying the host Bartram Trail Bears baseball team, the Mandarin Mustangs got key hits in the sixth and seventh innings to win 3-1 Tuesday night. Bartram Trail scored first with Nick Smith hitting an RBI single to score Joe Davidson in the third inning. Both teams went scoreless until the seventh after Mandarin left two runners on base in the sixth after Spencer Harmon's RBI single tied the game. In the seventh, a 2-RBI single by Tanner Settles iced the game for the Mustangs. Mandarin improved to 9-4.
3/22/2011
Album ID: 1197656
Photos by Randy Lefko
Mayor's Commission Celebrates Women's History Month
2 albums
The Mayors Commission on the Status of Women in partnership with the University of North Florida Thomas G. Carpenter Library presented their annual honor of women who have made an impact on our community.
The 2011 honorees were selected from a group of nominations from the community for their contributions of lasting value to the community and were featured on the Womens History Month poster.
This years poster women were Debbie Buckland, executive vice president and Line of Business manager, SunTrust Bank; Barbara Harrell, immediate past president, Womens Giving Alliance; Keri Kidder, senior business analyst/vice president, Citi - Communications Chair for the Citi Pride Network and a member of the Citi Womens Network and Dr. Shahla Masood, professor and chair, Department of Pathology for University of Floridas College of Medicine, Jacksonville; medical director, Shands Jacksonville Breast Health Center; chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Shands Jacksonville
Each of these women have contributed to the fabric of Jacksonville in different ways, and their contributions to their community were celebrated at the event. The 2011 poster will be added to the Thomas G. Carpenter Library collection of Womens History Month posters.
3/15/2011
Album ID: 1192436
Photos by James Bowen
Mandarin Tri Meet High School Track and Field
11 albums
Mandarin, Paxon and Englewood competed in a tri-meet at Mandarin High School on the afternoon of March 8, 2011.
3/8/2011
Album ID: 1187342
Photos by Tara Wildes and James Bowen
Olde Florida Cafe Third Annual Car Show at Avonlea Antique Mall
6 albums
From hand crankers to muscle cars, there was vehicular glory for all to revel in at the Olde Florida Cafe third annual car show at the Avonlea Antique Mall on Saturday, March 5, 2011. Fans were able to vote for the best in show and enjoy barbecue provided by the Old Florida Cafe. Cheryl Corrado, Mandarin resident and proprietor of the cafe, was the master of ceremonies. Music and entertainment was provided by the Sunshine State Chevelles.
3/5/2011
Album ID: 1185290
Photos by James Bowen and Tara Wildes
Fletcher vs. Mandarin High School Varsity Baseball
3 albums
There was quality high school varsity baseball competition under the Friday night lights as the Fletcher High School Senators traveled to Mandarin High on March 4, 2011. The Mustangs held Fletcher scoreless until the Senators rallied with six runs in the sixth inning; but Mandarin went on to capture the win 8 to 6, improving Mandarin's season to 7-1.
3/4/2011
Album ID: 1185464
Photos by James Bowen
Mandarin vs Atlantic Coast HS Varsity Boys Basketball
8 albums
The Mandarin Mustangs managed to hold on to their winning season playing a Monday night game at Atlantic Coast High School on January 31, 2011. The Mustangs came out strong in the first period overwhelming the Atlantic Coast Stingrays 25-7. Atlantic Coast outscored Mandarin in the second period, and kept the scores tight in the final half of the game, but were not able to overcome the first period deficit with a final score of 75-55.
1/31/2011
Album ID: 1162851
Photos by Tara Wildes
Gateway Conference Wrestling Tourney
15 albums
Fletcher High hosted the "Gateway Conference For Wrestling" on Saturday at Fletcher Gym, with a huge crowd of fans cheering on. Most of Duval County high schools participated. Semi finals were held Saturday morning. Winners from the morning session advanced to the finals Saturday night. Some of the schools that made it to the finals were Fletcher, Stanton, Raines, Terry Parker Andrew Jackson, Mandarin and many more. Emotions ran high from the crowd, coaches and wrestlers as macthes progressed towards end of the night.
1/30/2011
Album ID: 1161757
Photos by Karl Schweinfurth
Resolution Run 5km and Kids One Miler
19 albums
On River Road in Orange Park, the Resolution Run 5km was one of the new year's first 1st Place Sports Grand Prix races with nearly 900 runners participating. Nearly 1500 photos were taken by Jacksonville.com Photographer Randy Lefko. Race winners were Tallahassee's Gary Droze, 49, in 16 minutes and 48 seconds and Michelle Krueger, 35, of Jacksonville, in 18:19. Palatka's John Wisker was master's winner with Sue O'Malley of Port Orange the women's masters champ. More photos will be added Saturday and Sunday.
1/15/2011
Album ID: 1152577
Photos by Randy Lefko
Mandarin Christian vs Bolles MS Boys Soccer
5 albums
The Mandarin Christian Eagles flew over to the Bolles Bartram campus to meet the Bulldogs on their home field, but the Bolles Bulldogs middle school team met them with an 8-0 victory. Bolles Coach Akabekjan called off the Bulldogs in the second half of play.
1/7/2011
Album ID: 1148052
Photos by Tara Wildes
2010 Florida Cross Country Championships
8 albums
Teams and individuals runners from all over north Florida competed in championships for state titles at Little Everglades Ranch in Dade City with Creekside High's Jimmy Clark bringing home a 3A state title. Mandarin's Mary Jane Ponder got 5th in Class 4A. Mandarin's Eduardo Garcia was third in Class 4A race. Ridgeview senior Kayla Vinson got 23rd in Class 3A. Bolles' Rebecca Chandler was fourth in Class 2A race. Nease boys got two boys in top ten with MacKenzie Reynolds at fifth and John Roach in 10th in Class 2A race. Danial Van Lier of Providence was eighth in Class 1A. Providence's Joshua Karadeema was top area finisher in Class 1A at 33rd place. Nease and Bishop Kenny boys finished seventh and eighth, respectively, in Class 2A. Bolles girls finished second with Bishop Kenny seventh in Class 2A. Providence's girls finished third in Class 1A with St. Johns Country Day School finishing in seventh.
11/20/2010
Album ID: 1120967
Photos by Randy Lefko
Andrew Turner Memorial Track Meet
6 albums
Mandarin Oaks elementary hosted the annual Andrew Turner Memorial Track meet. Physically impaired students from Mandarin Oaks, Sabal Palm Love Grove, Biltmore Biscayne and Westview Elementary Schools participated in a mutil-event track meet. There was runnung, frisbee toss, footbball throw and bean bag toss.
11/13/2010
Album ID: 1116844
Photos by Karl Schweinfurth
Mandarin vs. Wolfson
6 albums
Winning the final game of their season 35-24, the Mandarin Mustangs prevailed over southside rival Wolfson on Wednesday night, November 10, 2010. Three interceptions by the Mandarin defense kept the ball in the hands of the Mustangs for much of the evening, and Mandarin quarterback Brandon Luke threw for over a hundred yards. The Wolfpack finished up the year at 2-8; Mandarin at 4-6.
11/11/2010
Album ID: 1115530
Photos by Tara Wildes and James Bowen
Sandalwood vs Mandarin High School Football
5 albums
Despite scoring during their first possession of the game, the Mandarin Mustangs never saw the end zone again in the November 5, 2010 game against division rival Sandalwood; the Saints prevailed 30-7.
11/5/2010
Album ID: 1111979
Photos by Tara Wildes
Raiders Roll Over Mustangs 50-0
5 albums
With 29 first quarter points, the Orange Park Raiders rolled to a 50-0 district 6A-1 win over visiting Mandarin High Friday night. The Raiders are now 2-0 in district play with Sandalwood and Ocala Forest, both with one loss, left on the schedule. The Raiders got a 54 yard TD run from running back Karl Barrs on the second play of the game. The Raider defense got two points on a safety, before Barrs rambled 68 yards on the ensuing kickoff to put the Raiders up 15-0 with nearly nine minutes still on the clock.
10/22/2010
Album ID: 1102375
Photos by Randy Lefko
White vs. Mandarin
6 albums
Senior Kyle Seigler, quarterback for the White Commanders, was the driving force in the decisive win against Mandarin on the Mustang home turf. Allowing no rushing yards or score from the Mandarin team in the first half, the Commanders were able to keep the potential second half comeback attempt by the Mustangs to two touchdowns, and added to their tally for a final score of 34-13.
10/16/2010
Album ID: 1098079
Photos by Tara Wildes
Ocala Forest vs Mandarin Varsity Football
6 albums
Ocala Forest, one of the four teams in District 1-6A prep football, won the first of their conference games against Mandarin High School in Jacksonville. A score by the visiting Wildcats right before halftime gave momentum to the Ocala team, and the Mustangs were not able to catch up, only scoring once in each half. Here, Mandarin offensive lineman junior Chris Cummins looks for a block in the first quarter.
10/8/2010
Album ID: 1092995
Photos by Tara Wildes
Mandarin vs Wolfson JV Football
8 albums
The Mandarin Mustang junior varsity met the Wolfson team on the Wolfpack Powers Avenue turf, but home field advantage could not keep the Mustangs from a 27-6 victory. Here, Mandarin quarterback Joe Parete takes a long snap in the second quarter.
10/7/2010
Album ID: 1092166
Photos by Tara Wildes
Children's Way 5K
12 albums
Benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville, and hosted by the Children's Cancer Cooperative and 1st Place Sports, was the 3rd race of a Grand Prix series. There was a 5k, 1 mile fun run and a "Tot Trot" run around the block for younger kids. The Family Festival was sponsored by "The Zimmerman Family" which had Arts & Crafts, Face Painting, Food, Safety Education and of course "Ronald McDonald".
9/25/2010
Album ID: 1083788
Photos by Karl Schweinfurth
Mandarin vs Fletcher
9 albums
It was a bad moon rising for Mandarin as they went head to head with Fletcher. The undefeated Mandarin was beaten by Fletcher 35-17. Both teams had some hard hits, but it was Fletcher that came out with the win.
9/25/2010
Album ID: 1083575
Photos by Karl Schweinfurth
Dupont vs. Mandarin Middle School Football
4 albums
The Dragons of Dupont clashed with the Mandarin Middle Hawks, taking an early lead in the first quarter. At halftime, the Hawks had pulled within six points of catching the Dragons. Mandarin Middle quarterback Sammy Murray takes a snap here, but Dupont offense reigned in the final half of the game, with the final score Dupont leading 32-18.
9/20/2010
Album ID: 1080361
Photos by Tara Wildes
Avondale 5K and one mile Fun Run
12 albums
Benefiting the "Boselli Foundation", 1st Place Sports, along with the Avondale Merchant's Association, hosted the "Avondale 5K and 1 mile Fun Run. Running through Jacksonville’s historic Avondale district. The course runs around Boone Park and along St. Johns Ave. Music was provided by Bay street band and the Shops at Avondale provided the food after the race. After the race, the party started in a block party style as the streets were close to traffic.
9/19/2010
Album ID: 1079231
Photos by Karl Schweinfurth
Mandarin vs. Englewood JV Football
4 albums
In a junior varsity game on Thursday, September 16, 2010, the Mandarin Mustangs met the Englewood Rams on the southside field and prevailed in a 51-0 shutout. The Rams played tough throughout the evening and should improve through the experience with the strong Mustang defense.
