OTTAWA LAKE – Whiteford’s girls basketball season is off and running.

The Bobcats beat Saline Washtenaw Christian 48-40 Monday in the season opener.

“They are well coached and a solid team,” Bobcat coach Nick Brillhart said.

The Bobcats led by as many as 17 points in the third quarter before Washtenaw Christian cut the lead to 5 in the fourth quarter.

Emily Rasor led Whiteford with 13 points, 9 rebounds, 5 steals, and 4 assists. Emily Hill added 12 points.  Brooklyn Mills and Addeson Cousino played well defensively. 

WHITEFORD 12 16 10 10 – 48

WASHTENAW CHRISTIAN 10 9 12 9 – 40

WHITEFORD: Wood 1 0-2 2, Hill 4 4-7 12, Wing 0 0-2 0, Rasor 4 (3) 2-4 13, Bauman 1 1-2 3, Cousino 4 (1) 0-0 9, Mills 3 3-4 9. Totals 17 (4) 10-21 48.

WASHTENAW CHRISTIAN: Lennon 1 0-0 2, Knickelbain 4 (1) 2-5 11, Norris 3 (1) 0-0 7, Slayton 0 1-3 1, Ciccarelli 4 (2) 2-2 12, Osness 3 1-2 7. Totals 15 (4) 6-12 40.