CARLETON – Whiteford closed out the Airport Basketball Showcase Saturday by holding on for a six-point win in the first-ever meeting between the Bobcats and Jets.

Whiteford led 44-42 going into the fourth quarter, went up by as many as 11 with just under five minutes remaining and pulled away at the end after the Jets made it a two-point game.

Nate Andrews led the Bobcats with a career-high 22 points, 16 of which came in the second half.

Rylan Joerin scored 16 points and Cole Griffith added 12 for 4-2 Whiteford.

Stahr led Airport with 22 points, matching Andrews for game scoring honors. Tackett added 12 for the 2-7 Jets, who were playing in their second game in as many nights.

The Bobcats were making their first appearance in the Airport Showcase, which is in its 11th year.

Whiteford 20 10 14 15 – 59

Airport 18 11 13 11 – 53

WHITEFORD: Andrews 10 2-4 22, Schroyer 1 0-0 2, Griffith 5 2-3 12, Joerin 6(1) 3-4 16, Delmotte 3(1) 0-0 7. Totals 25(2) 7-11 59.

AIRPORT: Tackett 6 0-0 12, Stahr 8(4) 2-3 22, Choike 1(1) 0-0 3, Byrd 4 0-0 8, Hidebrand 4 0-2 8. Totals 23(5) 2-5 53.