On Friday, Akron faced Dayspring Christian Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Akron Rams took down the Dayspring Christian Academy Eagles 32-14. The high-scoring effort was just what the Rams needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
It was another big night for Anderson Filla, who rushed for 201 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 15 yards and a touchdown. Jace Curtis was another key back, rushing for 111 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Akron was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 379 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Dayspring Christian Academy only rushed for 169.
When it comes to explaining why Dayspring Christian Academy lost, don't look at Elijah Martin. Despite the final result, he rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 63 yards.
Akron's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. As for Dayspring Christian Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Akron will take on Sedgwick County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Akron's defense has only allowed 11.9 points per game this season, so Sedgwick County's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Dayspring Christian Academy, they will square off against Haxtun at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Haxtun will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Dayspring Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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