The Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)
Westlake falls in opener against Rocky River
It was too much of the Bebie brothers as Westlake and Rocky River renewed their neighborhood rivalry.
It was too much of the Bebie brothers Aug. 29 as Westlake and Rocky River renewed their neighborhood football rivalry.
After a lackluster first half that saw the host Demons hold a 7-6 lead, the Pirates exploded for 35 second-half points, with senior Tommy Bebie and sophomore Owen Bebie doing most of the damage. In the end it was ROCKY RIVER 41, WESTLAKE 14
Rocky River that walked away with the inaugural Westwood Cup, taking a 41-14 decision in the season opener for both teams.
Tommy Bebie carried the ball 13 times in the second half for 140 yards and three touchdowns. For the game, he carried the ball 16 times for 150 yards. Meanwhile, Owen spearheaded Online: See photos taken by Aimee Bielozer at MORNINGJOURNAL.COM.
a strong defensive effort with a pick-six and also handled kicking and kick returning duties.
It started right from the second half kickoff, which Owen Bebie returned 38 yards to the Westlake 42. Following an offsides penalty against Westlake, Tommy Bebie carried the ball four consecutive times, culminating in a 5-yard scoring run. His brother added the PAT to make it 13-7 just 1:21 into the third quarter.
Westlake failed to get a first down on its ensuing possession, and after a short punt return by Owen Bebie, Tommy Bebie carried the ball three consecutive times, the last being a 46-yard scoring jaunt that saw him bounce off a hit at the line of scrimmage, slide to the left side and then outrun the Westlake defense all the way down the sideline.