The halftime score saw the Rockets trailing by just five points, with the scoreboard reading Bay 22, Perkins 27. Despite rallying back and pushing the game to overtime, the Rockets could not clinch the win, wrapping up with a final score of Bay 52, Perkins 56. The top scorers for Bay Village were Norah Trefz, who impressively racked up 23 points, and Caroline Chilton, who contributed 10 points. Their performances underscored a resilient team effort in a high-pressure situation.

"What a fun high school basketball game to be part of. Fell short, but proud of the girls' resiliency and toughness throughout the game,"

remarked the Rockets coach, reflecting on the night's proceedings and the tight competition displayed.

The Rockets, now standing with a balanced record of 5-5, look towards their next challenge against Westlake at home on January 3, 2025. As the team prepares to bounce back, the focus remains on building on their strengths and taking lessons from their narrow loss.