We’re officially through the halfway point of the regular season. Week 5 turned the page to the midway mark. District play ramps up significantly next week and playoff pressures begin ramping up. So, how did Friday night’s football action play out?

Creekside visited Mandarin in the News4JAX Football Friday Game of the Week. Photographer Kevin Nguyen captured the game in this photo gallery.

Mandarin’s offense was moving the ball, and Creekside’s running game had difficulty finding room. But one thing didn’t just tip the field for the Knights, it moved the ball all the way down the field — Creekside’s special teams.

The News4Jax sports team analyzes this week's high school football teams.

The undefeated Bishop Kenny Crusaders defeating West Nassau Warriors, 35-0, during Football Friday highlights, part 3.

Beachside Barracudas showing no mercy against Ridgeview Panthers, 42-15, during part 2 of Football Friday highlights.

Creekside Knights taming the Mandarin Mustangs, 37-27 during Week 5's Game of the Week!

Ed White Commanders gave Riverside Generals a brutal beating; 34-0, during Football Friday highlights, part 1.

A pep rally under the lights served as an appetizer for our Football Friday Game of the Week: Creekside at Mandarin.

A pep rally under the lights served as an appetizer for our Football Friday Game of the Week: Creekside at Mandarin.

Our Football Friday Game of the Week features Creekside High visiting Mandarin High. News4JAX reporter Aaron Farrar joins us from Mandarin High School.

The first year at a new job can be a learning experience. But it doesn’t mean there have to be struggles. With Toby Bullock in his first year as the head coach at Mandarin, the Mustangs are off to a 3-1 start as they prepare for our FootbalL Friday game of the week.

Creed Whittemore scoring a touchdown making several defensive linemen miss their tackles. Making this play Week 4's Play of the Night.

Brunswick Pirates making Islands Sharks walk the plank, 49-0 during Football Friday Highlights, part 3.

Ribault defeating Westide, 13-6, during part 2, of Week 4's highlights!

Trinity Christian's Darnell Rogers made-up for the fumble, with 6 carries, 2 touchdowns, and 134 yards against Bolles, making him Week 4's All Star of the Night.

West Nassau's Warriors couldn't withstand the talons of Episcopal's Eagles, 45-14, during part 1 of Week 4's highlights.

Trinity Christian Conquerors taming Bolles Bulldogs, 27-14 during Week 4's Game of the Week!