NEWPORT – The Bobcats got off to a great start as Ryin Ruddy scored eight first quarter points and Josh Hill hit a pair of 3-pointers.

Ruddy finished with 20, Evan Parker 15, Hunter DeBarr 11 and Hill 11 for the Bobcats, who improved to 14-7 with their third straight win.

Trey Oldenburg hit three 3s on his way to 25 points for the Bears. Ben Merkel added 11 and Trent Allen 10 for Jefferson.

WHITEFORD 21 15 22 9 – 67

JEFFERSON 15 14 14 12 – 55

WHITEFORD: L. Joerin 0 1-2 1, Hill 4(3) 0-0 11, DeBarr 5 1-1 11, Masserant 1 0-0 2, Parker 7(1) 0-0 15, R. Joerin 1 0-0 2, Ruddy 7 6-8 20, Waterford 2 1-2 5. Totals 27(4) 9-13 67.

JEFFERSON: Beaudrie 1 0-0 2, Gelso 2(1) 0-0 5, Armetta 0 2-2 2, Merkel 4(3) 0-0 11, Allen 4(2) 0-0 10, Oldenburg 8(3) 6-8 25. Totals 19(9) 8-10 55.