Bay High School Rockets Push to Overtime in Tough Loss to Kenston Bombers

In a thrilling varsity basketball showdown at Kenston High School on December 3, 2024, the Bay High School Rockets fought valiantly but ultimately fell to the Kenston Bombers with a final score of 62-68 in overtime. The regular season encounter saw the Rockets stage a gritty comeback to force the extra period, despite trailing 34-35 at halftime.

Bay High School's standout performances came from Ryan Miller, who scored 21 points, followed by Collin Melvin with 18 points, and Ethan George contributing 11 points. Despite their efforts, the Rockets could not secure a victory. A key moment of the game was Bay's defensive resilience, successfully thwarting three shot attempts by Kenston to secure a win, only to push the game into overtime.

Reflecting on the game, junior Max Cockburn expressed the team's determination, saying, "we battled, we fought all night, we gotta lock in and learn from it and stick together as a team. Conference play starts Friday."

Looking ahead, the Rockets are set to face Buckeye on their home court at Bay High School on December 6, 2024. The Rockets currently hold a 1-1 record and are keen to bounce back strong in their upcoming games.