Whiteford fell behind early before rallying Saturday night, but came up short against Bedford in a 75-65 loss.

It was the season opener for Whiteford.

Bedford led 21-12 after the first quarter and 42-29 at the halftime. The Bobcats did outscore the Mules 46-33 in the second half. Bedford made 12 of 13 free throws in the fourth quarter to maintain the lead and pick up the win.

Thomas Eitniear opened up his senior season with 16 points. Jarred Fink added 16 and Cameron Iott 15.

The Bobcats play next Wednesday, Dec. 20 when they host Whitmore Lake.

Bedford 75, Whiteford 65

WHITEFORD (65)

Fink 6(1) 3-4 16, Iott 4 7-10 15, Lake 3 2-4 8, DiTerlizzi 4 1-2 9, Eitniear 6(2) 2-2 16, Badenhop 0 1-3 1. Totals 23(3) 16-25 65.

BEDFORD (75)

Blossom 5(3) 0-0 13, Bachli 2 0-0 4, Price 1 1-2 3, Kohler 6(1) 0-0 13, Lewandowski 4 8-13 16, King 0 4-4 4, Barr 2 4-4 8, Smith 3 3-4 9, Krimmel 2(1) 0-0 5. Totals 23(5) 16-23 75.

WHITEFORD       12           17           16           20           –              65

BEDFORD            21           21           10           23           –              75

Total fouls – Whiteford 20, Bedford 22. Fouled out – DiTerlizzi, Taylor, Barr. Technical fouls – None.