Look: Columbus takes down Mandarin for Florida 4M state football championship

Edward Bandy scored two rushing touchdowns to lead Explorers to a 38-19 victory

Edward Bandy had two rushing touchdowns to lead Columbus to a 38-19 victory over Mandarin on Friday in the Florida (FHSAA) Class 4M state football championship game in Tallahassee.

It marks back-to-back state titles for the Explorers (13-2) and the third in program history.

Bandy finished with 95 yards rushing while quarterback Alberto Mendoza had a game-high 141 yards on 20 carries for Columbus.

Columbus runs past Mandarin for FHSAA 4M state football championship

(All photos by Matt Christopher for SBLive Sports)