The Merino Rams will take on the Akron Rams at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Merino is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road.
Merino is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Colorado's top teams: Sedgwick County, who was ranked 11th in their home state at the time (Merino was ranked 14th). Merino took a 6-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Sedgwick County. Having soared to a lofty 36 points in the game before, the Rams' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Akron hadn't done well against Sedgwick County recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Akron strolled past Sedgwick County with points to spare, taking the game 20-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Rams.
Akron's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jace Curtis, who rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 70 yards and a touchdown. Curtis also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making 11 total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Another rusher making a difference was Anderson Filla, who rushed for 114 yards and a touchdown.
Merino's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Akron, their victory bumped their record up to 7-1.
Merino strolled past Akron in their previous matchup back in October of 2023 by a score of 46-32. The rematch might be a little tougher for Merino since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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