BY JOHN SCHAFFNER

Willard is battling for a share of the Sandusky Bay Confere Bay Division title. The Oak Harbor Rockets are playing for pride. The result was a 67-44 Rocket road loss at Willard Friday night.

The Crimson Flashes took charge early, scoring 26 in the first quarter to grab a commanding 26-7 lead. They kept the pressure on in the second quarter for a 46-24 lead at halftime.

Ethan Stokes led the Rockets in scoring with 20 points. Michael Lalonde added 10 for the visitors.