After flying high against Western New York Maritime Charter/Tapestry last Friday, Akron came back down to earth. The Akron Tigers were just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 21-20 to the Newfane Panthers. The loss was the Tigers' first of the season.
A big part of Newfane's victory came down to the chemistry between Mac Capen and his top target Ayden Buttery. Capen rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries while Buttery rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. Those 76 rushing yards gave Buttery a new career-high.
Having lost for the first time this season, Akron fell to 3-1. As for Newfane, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Akron will venture away from home to face off against Medina at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Akron: 12.2, Medina: 9) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Newfane, they will head out on the road to take on Alden at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Alden: 7, Newfane: 9.8) so any points scored will be well earned.
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