The Ossining Pride are taking a road trip to challenge the Ramapo Gryphons at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Ossining is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
Ossining is headed into the match having just posted their biggest win since October 13, 2023 on Saturday. They blew past Ketcham 28-7.
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 was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 360 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 195 rushing yards in 11 consecutive games dating back to last season.
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.
Meanwhile, while it was all tied up 12-12 at halftime, Ramapo was not quite Yonkers Force [Gorton/Roosevelt/Yonkers Montessori Academy/Yonkers]'s equal in the second half on Saturday. They fell just short of the Force by a score of 20-18. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Gryphons have suffered since October 13, 2023.
Despite their loss, 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.
Ossining's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Ramapo, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Saturday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Ossining has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 269.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Ramapo struggles in that department as they've been averaging 195.7. It's looking like Saturday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Ossining took their win against Ramapo when the teams last played back in April of 2021 by a conclusive 37-14. The rematch might be a little tougher for Ossining since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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