The Sanford Mustangs will take on the Akron Rams at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Sanford is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 71-42 win over Dayspring Christian Academy. The Mustangs haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Sanford didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Colton Reynolds and Colter Canty. Sanford received some extra help from Jd Faucette, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Akron faced Mancos in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Rams took their matchup with ease, bagging a 62-26 win over the Bluejays.
Akron's win came from a few key players Sanford will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kolten Randel, who rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, and also threw for 82 yards and four TDs. His longest rush was for an incredible 75 yards. Jace Curtis was another key player, gaining 191 total yards and three touchdowns.
Akron was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 320 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Sanford's record now sits at 10-1. As for Akron, their record is now 11-0.
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