FSCJ Manta Rays are in the 2025-26 NJCAA Mascot Bracket Challenge Final 4

Florida State College at Jacksonville’s (FSCJ) Manta Rays have made it to the Final 4 in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Mascot Bracket Challenge. Thanks to the support of community voters, students, faculty and staff, the Manta Rays have come out on top over five rounds, most recently overcoming the Mesa Thunderbirds.

The community is invited to vote in the Final 4 matchup beginning Monday, March 2 starting at 1 p.m. vs. the Lamar Runnin’ Lopes. Voting will take place over 24 hours to decide if the Manta Rays make it to the championship, which will begin on March 5 at 1 p.m.

Voting instructions are below:

• From @NJCAA Instagram: Tap the Story bubble (around the profile image), tap until you find the FSCJ Manta Rays vs. Lamar Runnin’ Lopes matchup graphic and click on the FSCJ Manta Rays button.
• From @NJCAA X (Twitter): Click on the Final 4 graphic that will be pinned at the top of the page and find the FSCJ Manta Rays vs. Lamar Runnin’ Lopes matchup. Click on the FSCJ Manta Rays button. It will also be shared on the @FSCJ_Official page.
  

WHEN:          Monday, March 2, 2026, 1 p.m. through Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 1 p.m.

WHERE:        Instagram: @NJCAA and X (Twitter): @NJCAA

Click here to view the event on the FSCJ calendar. Learn more and view the bracket here: njcaa.org/general/2025-26/Bracket_Challenge_Index.