Akron had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They claimed a resounding 40-0 win over the Calhan Bulldogs on the road. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Rams just coasted through the last quarter.
Akron got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kolten Randel out in front who threw for 191 yards and five touchdowns on only 12 passes. Randel's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making a tackle and defending three passes in addition to snagging an interception. Anderson Filla helped Randel out on the ground, rushing for 123 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries, while also picking up 57 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Akron will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against St. Mary's at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Calhan, they will challenge West Grand at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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