Akron earns first win, beats Tonawanda 30-22 in overtime

Overview

• Akron scored eight points in overtime to defeat Tonawanda 30-22 after the teams finished regulation tied at 22.
• Gavin Miller carried 24 times for 138 yards and three touchdowns and added seven tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
• Hunter Haist recorded 10 tackles, including four for loss, and recovered a fumble.
• Cole Siska passed for 100 yards and rushed for 55, while Jackson Nice caught two passes for 81 yards.
• Akron improved to 1-3 overall and 1-2 in C North; Tonawanda fell to 0-4 overall and in league play.

Akron scored eight unanswered points in overtime to defeat Tonawanda 30-22 on Friday at Clint Small Stadium, earning their first victory of the season.

Gavin Miller rushed for 138 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries in the C North contest. He also contributed seven tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

The teams were tied at the end of each quarter in regulation. After a scoreless first quarter, each scored 14 points in the second to enter halftime tied. Neither scored in the third, and each added eight points in the fourth to send the game to overtime at 22-22. Akron's eight points in the extra period supplied the winning margin.

Cole Siska completed four of six passes for 100 yards and ran nine times for 55 yards. Jackson Nice caught two passes for 81 yards, including a 60-yard reception.

Hunter Haist led Akron's listed defenders with 10 tackles, including four for loss, and a fumble recovery. Cole Gordon recorded six tackles and an interception with 85 return yards. Gordon also was credited with one touchdown. Ryder Jonathan added seven tackles.

Akron coach Bobby Reome identified Miller, Siska and Gordon as standouts.

The victory brought Akron to 1-3 overall and 1-2 in C North, tied for fifth in the league standings with Alden and Eden/North Collins. Tonawanda finished the night 0-4 overall and in league play, eighth in C North.

C North standings

Through Sept. 25.