Bay Boys Lacrosse opens fast, rolls past Benedictine 16-3 behind Ereditario’s record day

Bay Rockets Boys Lacrosse jumped on Benedictine early and never let the match tighten, cruising to a 16-3 victory Saturday at home in Bay Village. The decisive stretch came at the start, when the Rockets played with the fast, aggressive edge noted in the postgame summary and paired it with a strong defensive effort that set the tone for the afternoon.

Rocco Ereditario delivered the standout performance, finishing with 11 goals and one assist as Bay’s offense kept pressure on the visitors throughout. The outing was notable on its own, but the team’s author-supplied summary also described it as a record-breaking day for Ereditario, citing a new single-game goals record of 11 and a tie for the single-game points record with 12. Zavier Phinney added two goals and one assist, John Allan scored twice, and Jackson Murton chipped in one goal and one assist. Grady Frombach added two assists as the Rockets spread the ball effectively in settled offense and transition.

Bay’s defense was just as important in the lopsided result. The Rockets limited Benedictine to three goals and controlled the game with consistent pressure and organization, matching the "great defense effort overall" included in the team notes. While specific save and faceoff totals were not provided, Bay dictated possession and tempo for long stretches, which allowed the offense to keep building the lead and prevented Benedictine from mounting any sustained response.

The game was played under clear skies at Bay High School, with temperatures in the mid-40s. As the goals continued to come, the Rockets’ balance showed through. Phinney and Allan supplied needed secondary scoring behind Ereditario’s big day, Murton contributed as both a scorer and distributor, and Frombach helped create chances with two assists. The result reflected a complete team effort, especially for a Bay side that came out sharp from the opening faceoff and maintained that urgency deep into the match.

For Bay, the afternoon was about more than the final margin. It was a statement performance built on quick offense, steady ball movement and a defense that gave little away. The Rockets finished with 16 goals, held Benedictine to three, and watched Ereditario headline the day with one of the most productive scoring performances the program has seen.