John Homich II

Husband to @AbbeyHomich | Father to McKenna and Mason | Head Coach, Amsterdam Football (@RuggedRams)

[John Homich II @CoachHomich]

Congrats fellas!! @luis128tirado. @santino_2_c

[Rocco Natale Jr @roccojr27]

Friday Night:

I became the Section 2 record holder for receptions in a single season. Became the 3rd player in NYS history to record 100 catches in a single season. While also Breaking @RuggedRams single season receiving yards record with 1,047 yards.

HIGHLIGHTS⬇️

[Drew Wemple @DrewWemple]

3Q 4:49 | Troy 26, @RuggedRams 20

Amsterdam is back in the scoring column for the first time since early in the 2Q on this 10yd TD pass from Tirado to Rocco Natale Jr

Back to a 1-score game….

[Drew Wemple @DrewWemple]

4Q 5:53 | Troy 34, @RuggedRams 28

On 4th & 4, Tirado finds Hector Smith IV for a 20yd TD pass, and the Rams are back within 6. This was the 2nd Tirado➡️Smith 4th down conv on the drive

Defense needs a stop w/ only 2 timeouts remaining

[Rocco Natale Jr @roccojr27]

Recorded the 2nd-most receptions in a single game (19) in New York State history on Friday night in a tight loss to troy.

Highlights:
150+ yards
2 TDs

@CoachHomich @CoachHodge_ @RuggedRams

[John Homich II @CoachHomich]

Two great kids who have worked so hard to get to where they are today. 💪🏻🏈🐏

[Drew Wemple @DrewWemple]

"He’s been like my little brother since back in the day. I’ve always looked out for him, and he was always looking out for me"

Special connection between @luis128tirado & @roccojr27, sparks @RuggedRams' renaissance. Story via @dgazettesports @CoachHomich
https://t.co/BDkghWnlEx

[John Homich II @CoachHomich]

Proud of our guys and how they fought to get this W!!!

[Drew Wemple @DrewWemple]

1Q 3:14 | Columbia 10, @RuggedRams 6

Phenomenal concentration on this catch from Rocco Natale Jr. to punctuate the 23yd TD. Natale Jr. had three catches for 71yds on this drive, as Amsterdam cuts into its early deficit

[Drew Wemple @DrewWemple]

2Q 11:05 | Columbia 16, @RuggedRams 14

Natale Jr. w/ another spectacular TD grab, this time from 17yds out over the top of a Columbia defender. 2 plays into the 2Q, and the Rams are back in a one-score game

[Drew Wemple @DrewWemple]

3Q 3:35 | @RuggedRams 22, Columbia 22

Tirado scampers in for a 7yd TD run, then finds Rocco Natale Jr. on the 2pt try, and we are all tied up in Amsterdam

[Drew Wemple @DrewWemple]

4Q 9:07 | @RuggedRams 30, Columbia 22

Unbelievable. On 3rd & 33, Luis Tirado finds a wide open Hector Smith IV along the sideline, who takes it 93yds to the house for the go-ahead score

[Drew Wemple @DrewWemple]

4Q 3:33 | And this might be the game

On 4th & 10, trailing 30-22, Columbia goes for it just inside midfield. QB Sean Boniface is sacked by Hector Smith IV for a TO on downs. Rams take over, up by 8 late

[Drew Wemple @DrewWemple]

FINAL | @RuggedRams 30, Columbia 22

A 2H shutout by the defense, plus a wild go-ahead score, sends Amsterdam to 4-2 overall, and 3-0 in Sec. 2 Class A-Capital Div. play.

That’s the first homecoming win since 2022 for HC John Homich II & Co.

[Amsterdam Athletics @GASDAthletics]

Congrats to our Week 4 Winners:

Gemmie Rivera (Soccer) & Luis Tirado (Football)

[Amsterdam Athletics @GASDAthletics]

Congrats to our Week 5 Winners:

Avery Crain (XC) & Chase Resila (Football)

[Drew Wemple @DrewWemple]

Heading into Week 6, here are the latest @dgazettesports Section 2 football power rankings:

Class AA: https://t.co/p5WOPqbJeK
Class A: https://t.co/c5EJgCCnOl
Class B: https://t.co/00cZcH2GQS
Class C: https://t.co/VNX9cWx9DG
Class D: https://t.co/qThyRNjBdl

[Drew Wemple @DrewWemple]

"I told myself that I’ve got to do great, that I’ve got to prove myself"

From Monday: Albany transfer, Hector Smith IV, having infectious impact for red-hot @RuggedRams. Story via @dgazettesports
https://t.co/9ieHDnkBU0

[Drew Wemple @DrewWemple]

"[Defense] held us on their shoulders tonight. Every time they went out, I was confident that they were going to get a stop"

@RuggedRams buckle down for big win at Bethlehem. My quick recap via @dgazettesports:

[Drew Wemple @DrewWemple]

FINAL | @RuggedRams 28, Bethlehem 15

A defensive second-half ends with Amsterdam (3-2) holding on for a second straight win. That’s a 2-0 start to Class A-Capital Div. play for HC John Homich II & Co.

[Drew Wemple @DrewWemple]

END 3Q | @RuggedRams 28, Bethlehem 15

Amsterdam defense makes another stand, this time w/ a sack from Chase Resila to force a punt. 1 more to play from Delmar