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BAY VILLAGE, OH – The Bay Rockets played host to the Field Falcons on Friday night. The two teams saw quite different starts to their season in Week 1. Bay traveled to Cleveland Central Catholic where they defeated the Ironmen in convincing fashion 42-6. Field had their role completely reversed as they went into Mogadore and lost to the Wildcats 34-0. The Falcons will look to have a switch of fortune, while the Rockets will look to continue their hot start.
Bay Calls in Air Strikes
The Bay Rockets used their air attack to dominate the 1st quarter. Their defense also held Field to just 15 total yards in the opening quarter. After Field pinned the Rockets down at their own 5 yard line, Bay drove 95 yards in just 4 plays. It ended with a 78-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Michael Ferrell to wide receiver Jace Knapp. On their next drive, Bay pulled out another deep ball. This time Farrell found wide receiver Charles Rice for a 44-yard touchdown.
Bay Defense Stays Dominant
After an incredible showing in the 1st quarter, the Rocket defense came to the field and repeated it in the 2nd. The Falcons were only able to gain 46 total yards in the 2nd quarter. This put them at just 61 yards for the entire first half. The Bay defense picked up multiple big stops including a score of their own. On the first play of a Field drive, defensive back Jaxon Dunn picked off Peyton Anderson. He took the interception 22 yards to the house for a pick 6. Late in the quarter with Field threatening to score, the Rocket defense produced a big stop on 4th &1. This turned the ball over to the Rockets. Heading into the half, the Rocket were up 24-0.
Bay Finishes Strong
The second half did not feature any scoring on the offensive end for either team. The Bay defense came away with a touchdown, however. The Rocket defense came up with multiple key stops throughout the second half. With just over 6 minutes to play in the 3rd quarter, Field was driving deep into Rocket territory. The Bay defense forced a fumble and returned it 77 yards for a touchdown. Linebacker Mac Weingart was credited with the scoop and score. Throughout the rest of the game, Field struggled to get any kind of rhythm on offense. With a running clock in effect for the remainder of the game, there was not much opportunity for scoring. Bay came out on top in the end with a 31-0 victory.
Players of the Game
Bay Rockets: Wide Receiver Jace Knapp: 2 catches, 101 yards, 1 TD
1 carry for 5 yards
Field Falcons: Wide Receiver Mikai Peeple: 4 catches for 29 yards
Week 3
Next week the Bay Rockets (2-0) will travel to Hunting Valley to take on the University School Preppers (0-1). Bay will look to advance to 3-0 on the young season. For the Field Falcons (0-2), they will play host to the Rootstown Rovers (2-0). Field will try to pick up their first win of the season next week.
