Vernon, CT – In a thrilling display of grit and determination, the Rockville Rams (10-1) emerged victorious over the Berlin Redcoats (7-4) in the second round of the CIAC Class M playoffs, securing a hard-fought 20-17 win. The Rams, fueled by an insatiable hunger for victory, defied expectations and upset the heavily favored Redcoats, etching their names into the annals of Rockville football history.
What it is: Varsity Boys Football
Matchup: Berlin Redcoats vs Rockville Rams
Game Type: Playoff
Bracket: 2023 Connecticut High School Football Playoff Brackets: CIAC – Class M
Time: Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023, 6:30 PM (Local Time)
Locations: Rockville High School – Vernon, CT
Home Team: Rockville Rams 9-1
Away Team: Berlin Redcoats 7-3
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From the opening kickoff, the Rams exuded an air of confidence, seizing control of the game’s tempo and dictating the terms of engagement. Their unwavering focus and unwavering determination were evident in every play, as they relentlessly pursued their gridiron adversary.
The Rams’ offensive juggernaut, led by the maestro-like Brady Ramsdell, orchestrated a symphony of passes that left the Redcoats’ defense scrambling. Ramsdell’s pinpoint accuracy and unwavering poise found his trusted receiver, Jason Acheampong, who weaved through the Redcoats’ secondary with gazelle-like grace, amassing an impressive seven receptions for 120 yards and two touchdowns.
The Rams’ defensive prowess proved equally formidable, erecting an impenetrable wall that stifled the Redcoats’ vaunted offense. Their relentless pursuit and unwavering determination forced turnovers, disrupting the Redcoats’ rhythm and thwarting their attempts to regain momentum.
The Redcoats, despite their valiant efforts, could not overcome the Rams’ relentless onslaught. Their high-powered offense, usually a force to be reckoned with, faltered under the Rams’ relentless pressure. Elijah Santos, the Redcoats’ quarterback, displayed flashes of brilliance, but his efforts were ultimately in vain.
