Rye Boys Varsity Football is headed to State Finals next weekend. On Saturday, the Garnets polished a win over the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Indians 24 – 10 in the victory the Class B Class B Semifinal game at Middletown High School in Middletown, New York. It will be the team’s first appearance in the finals since 2008.
“After an exciting 24-10 comeback win against R-C-S in Middletown, NY, Rye will be heading to the State Finals in Class B against two-time champion Maine-Endwell next Sunday at the Dome in Syracuse,” said Rye Boys Varsity Football Coach Dino Garr. “It took another great team effort despite some early mistakes to earn this victory against a worthy opponent. The Garnets will need to put forth their best effort in the upcoming championship game. Our coaching staff, players, parents and community are elated and looking forward to the challenge.”
Game highlights included:
Defense-
- Charlie Saurack 5 Asst, 5 Solo
- Jason Gonzalez 7 Asst, 2 Solo
- Andrew Wilmarth 4 Asst, 1 solo, 1 sack, 1 TFL
- Jake Kessner 5 Asst, 1 Solo
- Ameer White 3 Solo
- Billy Eggers 3 Solo
- Carson Miller 1 Asst, 2 Solo, 1 Int
- Owen Saya 4 Asst
- Chris Iuliano 2 Asst 1 Solo
- Owen Welburn 2 Asst 1 Solo
- Archer Fenton 1 Asst, 1 Solo
- Connor Brady 1 Asst
Offense:
Passing:
- AJ Miller 19/29, 284 yards, 2 TD, 2 Interceptions
Receiving:
- Jack Acciavatti 3 for 52
- Tucker Hess 8 127 TD
- Charlie Stevens 3 for 61 TD
- Jake Kessner 3 for 32
- Chris Iuliano 1 for 6
Rushing
- Chris Iuliano 20 for 142 yards TD
- AJ Miller 2 for 12
- Carson Miller 1 for 4
- Jack Acciavatti 1 for 2 yards
The team is 11 – 2. The Garnets will face Maine-Endwell High School of Endwell, New York next Sunday, December 3rd at 12:00pm at the JMA Wireless Dome (fka the Carrier Dome) in Syracuse. You can watch the game online (subscription required).
