Football Recap: Amsterdam Picks Up Third Consecutive Victory

Amsterdam lost to Columbia back in October of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Rams came out on top against the Blue Devils by a score of 30-22. The win was nothing new for the Rams as they're now sitting on three straight.

Luis Tirado

Passer Rating

09/26/25 @ La Salle Institute	144.4
09/12/25 @ Schenectady	143.8
10/11/25 vs Columbia	142.8
09/05/25 @ Albany	104
10/03/25 @ Bethlehem Central	74
+ 1 more games

Amsterdam's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Luis Tirado, who threw for 318 yards and three TDs while picking up 12.2 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 55 yards and one touchdown. Tirado's passing game has become a key predictor of the Rams' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 110 or higher, but only 1-2 otherwise. Amsterdam's leading receiver Rocco Natale Jr was Tirado's top target yet again, picking up 105 receiving yards and a pair of scores.

Amsterdam's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB 3.5 times. In that department, Hector Smith IV was the leader with two sacks. Amsterdam got some further help from George Fisher: he picked up a sack and made six total tackles (5.0 for loss).

Amsterdam's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Columbia, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Amsterdam is set to challenge their familiar foe Niskayuna at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Columbia will face off against rival Bethlehem Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.