Football Preview: Amsterdam Rams vs. Bethlehem Central Eagles
The Amsterdam Rams will take on the Bethlehem Central Eagles at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row dating back to last season, Amsterdam finally turned things around against La Salle Institute on Friday. They put the hurt on the Cadets with a sharp 34-14 win. The Rams' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Luis Tirado continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 135 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries, while also throwing for 224 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Jose Cruz was Tirado's top target, picking up 73 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Amsterdam was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 219 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Bethlehem Central gave up the first points last Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against Averill Park by a score of 29-22. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.
Amsterdam's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Bethlehem Central, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Amsterdam was dealt a bruising 42-6 loss at the hands of Bethlehem Central when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Amsterdam have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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