Whiteford 71, Morenci 53

OTTAWA LAKE – Whiteford set up a Friday night clash for the Tri-County Conference championship with the win over Morenci Tuesday.

Luke Rasor scored 18 points and Isaiah Joerin scored 17 for the Bobcats in the win. Cole Giesige added 10 points. A 26-7 advantage in the fourth quarter put the game out of reach.

The Bobcats improved to 9-2 in the TCC. A win Friday at Erie Mason will clinch the TCC title.

Morenci;13;11;22;7;–;71

Whiteford;20;12;13;26;–;71

MORENCI: Reincke 2(1) 1-2 6, Stover 8(1) 4-7 21, Bachelder 7(1) 7-12 22, Nieman 2 0-0 4. Totals 19(3) 12-21 53.

WHITEFORD: Ruddy 4 0-0 8, Hill 19(1) 0-0 3, I. Joerin 8 1-5 17, Rasor 7(1) 3-5 18, Parker 3 1-2 7, Giesige 4 2-2 10, DeBarr 1 1-2 3, L. Joerin 2(1) 0-0 5. Totals 30(3) 8-16 71.