By cleveland.com staff
on October 04, 2013 10:05 p.m.
ROCKY RIVER – The host Pirates won the Battle of the Detroit Bridge, 49-35 over Lakewood in a West Shore Conference game.
Matt Lowry was the spark for Rocky River, running for 224 yards and five touchdowns. He also completed 9 of 10 passes for 84 yards and a touchdown. Travis Smith added 107 yards rushing and scored a touchdown.
Rocky River led 28-7 at the half. Lakewood closed to 42-35 with six minutes remaining, recovering an onside kick to make things interesting, but Lowery sealed the victory with a 4-yard touchdown run.