
By DOUG DONNELLY
Here’s a closer look at the Whiteford-SMCC district final matchup.
The game is at 7 p.m. at Blissfield. The Bobcats are seeking their first district championship since 2014.
SMCC
Record: 16-8
Biggest victories: Riverview, Airport, New Boston Huron, Blissfield
Streak: SMCC has won eight straight games and 12 of its last 13.
Last District Title: 2018
Vs. Whiteford: SMCC is 9-0 all-time vs. Whiteford
Coach: Randy Windham, 15th season, 257-89 (eight district titles, five regional titles, two semifinal appearances)
Team scoring: 56.6 points per game
Team defense: Allows 47.4 points per game
Top scorer: Ian Foster 15.0 ppg, Buddy Snodgrass 13.0 ppg.
3-Point Shooters: Ian Foster has made 44 3-pointers and Drew Vuich 40
Top FT shooters: Ian Foster 64.9%; Trent Zachel 62.8%
WHITEFORD
Record: 15-8
Biggest victories: Lenawee Christian, Britton Deerfield
Streak: Whiteford has won four of its last five games
Last District Title: 2014
Vs. SMCC: The Bobcats are 0-9 all-time against the Falcons.
Coach: Nick Abalos, 6th season, 59-64
Team scoring: 65.2 points per game
Team defense: Allows 55.3 points per game
Top scorers: Josh Hill, 10.8 points per game; Evan Parker 10.0 points per game; Kolby Masserant 10.0 points per game; Lincon Joerin 9.0 points per game.
3-Point Shooters: Josh Hill has made 53 3-pointers, Evan Parker 34 and Lincoln Joerin 27
Top free throw shooters: Lincoln Joerin 78.1%; Hunter DeBarr 75.0%; Kolby Masserant 73.8%; Evan Parker 67.9%
