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Akron's win streak ends at 46
Written by: Jesse Horne , Sports Reporter  
created: 10/23/2009 11:19:34 PM
Last updated: 10/24/2009 8:45:17 AM
AKRON - The Akron football team had its 46-game win streak snapped Friday night as Yuma beat the Rams 17-14.

Mitch Wills' 4-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter provided the Indians the winning margin. Willis also threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Joel Rhodes in the first quarter. The score which eventually proved to be the difference - a 27-yard field goal by Adrian Vega in the third quarter.


Jourdan Hottinger scored both of the Rams touchdowns in the loss.


With the win, Yuma improved to 8-0 for the season while Akron dropped to 7-1 overall.


It is the first loss for the Rams since the 2005 state championship game. Akron's 46-game win streak started the following season - against Yuma. Since then, the Rams have also won the last three CHSAA Class 1A state titles.


Look for more on Friday's streak-ending win for Yuma later Saturday on 9NEWS.com and on Sunday's Prep Rally on 9NEWS.



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