OTTAWA LAKE – The Bobcats had one of their best defensive efforts of the season Tuesday and came away with a second consecutive win, beating Erie Mason 45-24.

“The defense led the way and played outstanding all night long,” Whiteford coach Nick Brillhart said. “It was a total team effort from the opening tip.”

The Bobcat defense held Erie Mason to single digits in three of the four quarters.

Annabelle Gapp (pictured) had a big all-around game with 10 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, three blocked shots and two steals. Emily Rasor added nine points and Shay Alexander finished with 8 points.

ERIE MASON 5 5 11 3 – 24

WHITEFORD 6 16 16 7 – 45

ERIE MASON: Trainor 3(2) 0-0 8, Konrad 0 1-2 1, Iocoangeli 0 0-2 0, Stubleski 0 2-2 2, Meiring 0 1-2 1, A. England 1 0-0 2, Gallaher 5 0-0 10. Totals 9(2) 4-8 24.

WHITEFORD: Alexander 2(1) 3-4 8, Hill 2 0-0 4, Schober 2(2) 0-0 6, Rasor 4(1) 0-0 9, Bauman 1 0-0 2, Mills 2 2-4 6, Gapp 4 2-2 10. Totals 17(4) 7-10 45.