The Bethlehem Central Eagles will face off against the Amsterdam Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bethlehem Central has given up an average of 25.8 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bethlehem Central is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Friday. They were dealt a 49-7 loss at the hands of Niskayuna. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York football rankings (they are ranked 323rd, while the Silver Warriors are ranked 24th).
Meanwhile, Amsterdam posted their closest victory since October 11, 2024 on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against La Salle Institute, sneaking past 30-28. The game was the first time the Rams have beaten the Cadets on their field since October 18, 2019.
Bethlehem Central better keep an eye on Luis Tirado. He was instrumental in Amsterdam's win, rushing for 84 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, while also throwing for 274 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 84% of his passes. A healthy portion of Tirado's aerial production (98 yards to be exact) went to Rocco Natale Jr, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Bethlehem Central's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Amsterdam, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Bethlehem Central took their victory against Amsterdam when the teams last played back in October of 2024 by a conclusive 34-13 score. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Rams turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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