Bay Boys Lacrosse Edges Westlake 8-7 in Tight Home Matchup
Bay High School pulled out an 8-7 win over Westlake on Saturday afternoon in Bay Village, surviving a back-and-forth varsity boys lacrosse game with steady defense and timely scoring. In a one-goal finish at 29230 Wolf Rd, the Rockets got the decisive offensive push from Grady Joyce, who finished with five goals and one assist in Bay's narrow victory.
Joyce led an efficient Bay offense that made the most of its chances in a game that stayed close throughout all four quarters. Rocco Ereditario added a goal and two assists, while Joseph Boushelle and John Messmore each scored once. The Rockets' scoring balance around Joyce helped Bay keep pace during the swings of the game and finish with enough offense to hold off Westlake late.
Bay's author-supplied game summary described the matchup as a back-and-forth contest, and the one-goal margin reflected that from start to finish. The Rockets paired efficient offense with a strong defensive effort, repeatedly answering pressure in a game that never offered much separation. Bay did not supply a detailed quarter-by-quarter scoring sequence, but the overall flow pointed to a group that stayed composed in tight spots and executed well enough at both ends to protect the result.
Faceoffs also played an important role in the win. John Allan was credited with a strong performance at the faceoff dot, giving Bay valuable possessions in a game where each trip mattered. Those extra opportunities helped the Rockets settle the pace, generate offense, and limit Westlake's chances to seize control in key moments.
The game was played under clear skies with temperatures in the low 70s, and Bay's effort matched the conditions, sharp from the opening stretch through the final minutes. For the Rockets, the outcome reflected the full-team formula noted in the postgame details: good defense, efficient offense, and strong effort from start to finish. Against a Westlake team that kept pressure on all afternoon, Bay had just enough in the closing stages to finish off the 8-7 home win.
