The Amsterdam football squad enters the field at Wilbur Lynch Literacy Academy in Amsterdam for its homecoming contest against Albany, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.
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AMSTERDAM – Amsterdam’s homecoming game was held Saturday.
Amsterdam sophomore quarterback Luis Tirado runs out of the backfield Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 against Albany at Wilbur Lynch Literacy Academy in Amsterdam. STAN HUDY/STAFF
Amsterdam sophomore quarterback Luis Tirado looks downfield for an open receiver Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 against Albany at Wilbur Lynch Literacy Academy in Amsterdam. STAN HUDY/STAFF
Amsterdam’s Christopher Tilley turns upfield with the football Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 against Albany at Wilbur Lynch Literacy Academy in Amsterdam. STAN HUDY/STAFF
Amsterdam quarterback Luis Tirado cuts back in front of Albany defender kahil Beckett Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Wilbur Lynch Literacy Academy in Amsterdam. STAN HUDY/STAFF
Amsterdam quarterback Luis Tirado fires a pass between defenders near the goal line against Albany Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Wilbur Lynch Literacy Academy in Amsterdam. STAN HUDY/STAFF
Amsterdam’s Dante Soto, right, battles with Albany’s Eli Temple in the end zone after a loose ball. Temple was ruled down and then the ball came looseSaturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Wilbur Lynch Literacy Academy in Amsterdam. STAN HUDY/STAFF
Amsterdam head coach John Homich yells out to his team during the Rams non-league contest against Albany Sept. 16, 2023 at Wilbur Lynch Literacy Academy in Amsterdam. STAN HUDY/STAFF
Amsterdam quarterback Luis Tirado is wrapped up by two Albany defenders after getting a pass off Sept. 16, 2023 at Wilbur Lynch Literacy Academy in Amsterdam. STAN HUDY/STAFF
The Amsterdam football squad enters the field at Wilbur Lynch Literacy Academy in Amsterdam for its homecoming contest against Albany, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. STAN HUDY/STAFF
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An Amsterdam drum major helps kick off the halftime show of the Rugged Rams homecoming contest against Albany, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. STAN HUDY/STAFF
Amsterdam majorette Ellie Riley adjusts her crown after being announced as the Rams Royalty Queen during halftime of the Rugged Rams homecoming contest against Albany, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. STAN HUDY/STAFF
Amsterdam majorette Ellie Riley, right, stands next to linebacker Dante Soto after being announced as the Rams Royalty Queen and King during halftime of the Rugged Rams homecoming contest against Albany, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. STAN HUDY/STAFF
The Amsterdam majorettes kick up their heels as part of their traditional kick line during halftime of the Rugged Rams homecoming contest against Albany, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. STAN HUDY/STAFF
The Amsterdam majorettes perform during halftime of the Rugged Rams homecoming contest against Albany, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. STAN HUDY/STAFF
The Amsterdam marching band performs a halftime of the Rugged Rams homecoming contest against Albany, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. STAN HUDY/STAFF
The Amsterdam marching band and dance team performs a halftime of the Rugged Rams homecoming contest against Albany, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. STAN HUDY/STAFF