Bay Rockets Boys Basketball Secures Victory Over Valley Forge Patriots in Tense Showdown

In a thrilling regular season Cleveland West Conference game on January 3, 2026, the Bay Rockets Boys Varsity Basketball team claimed a victory against the Valley Forge Patriots at Bay High School. The Rockets edged out a close win with a final score of 48-44, boosting their season record to 5-4, with a conference record of 2-2. The game started off strong for the Rockets, leading to a significant halftime lead of 28-16. The standout performance of the night was from junior Ryan Miller, who tied his career-high with 25 points, earning him the Light the Fuse Player of the Game title. Additional support came from Henry Schriner who added 7 points. Ethan George led the team with impressive stats including 4 assists, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals, contributing significantly on both offensive and defensive ends. He was well-supported by Brody Beggs and Kelan Rose, each with 3 assists. The top rebounders besides George were Jack Bly with 8 rebounds, providing crucial defensive plays that helped secure the team's lead. Their next challenge is against Westlake on January 6 at Westlake High School. The Bay Rockets look to continue their momentum and improve their conference standings in this upcoming game.