Whiteford seeks first district title since 2014 against SMCC tonight

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%

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