The Ramapo Gryphons will square off against the Ossining Pride at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Ramapo is likely headed into the contest with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Yonkers Force [Gorton/Roosevelt/Yonkers Montessori Academy/Yonkers] on Saturday. Ramapo fell just short of Yonkers Force [Gorton/Roosevelt/Yonkers Montessori Academy/Yonkers] by a score of 20-18. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Gryphons have suffered since October 13, 2023.
Despite their defeat, Ramapo saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Nahum Pierre, who rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown, was perhaps the best of all.
Even if they lost, Ramapo's defense still kept up the pressure with six sacks. Yonkers Force [Gorton/Roosevelt/Yonkers Montessori Academy/Yonkers]'s QB won't forget Elie Pierre anytime soon given he sacked him twice. Pierre is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last five games he's played.
Even though they lost, Ramapo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 272 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Yonkers Force [Gorton/Roosevelt/Yonkers Montessori Academy/Yonkers] only rushed for 115.
Meanwhile, Ossining had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.7 points) and they went ahead and made it four on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Indians as they made off with a 28-7 win. That looming 28-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Pride yet this season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jyquis Ramirez and he. Ramirez rushed for 134 yards and three touchdowns while he rushed for 134 yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave Amare Ibarra a new career-high in rushing yards.
Ossining didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Tyler Pine and Justin Blake. Pine also set a new season high mark in total tackles with seven.
Ramapo's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Ossining, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Saturday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Ramapo has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 195.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Ossining struggles in that department as they've been averaging 269.3. It's looking like Saturday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Ramapo suffered a grim 37-14 defeat to Ossining when the teams last played back in April of 2021. Will Ramapo have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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