Tigers Victory Caps Homecoming In Cleveland Heights

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — Expectations were high for the Heights Tigers football team heading into their Homecoming Weekend match-up with visiting Bedford. The ascendant Heights team didn't disappoint.

The Tigers steamrolled Bedford, cruising to a dominant 39-6 victory. Heights quarterback Bay Harvey ran for two touchdowns and the defense scored 6 points on three safeties. This was the Tigers' sixth straight victory. The team hasn't lost since its week one match-up with Medina.

“Defensively we are getting back to playing football the right way by not making mental errors. It was good to get some of our young guys some playing time on Friday night which could be beneficial if we qualify for post season play,” Heights coach Mac Stephens said on the team's website.

Heights High is currently ranked No. 11 in Region 1, Division 1, but could be moving even higher when OHSAA's Tuesday computer rankings are announced. Several teams ranked above the Tigers took losses over the weekend.

Prior to Friday night's gridiron showing, the Cleveland Heights community gathered on Lee Road for the annual Homecoming Parade. Social media users shared photos from the evening's procession and Patch has compiled those messages for readers.