OTTAWA LAKE – Whiteford grabbed a quick lead in overtime when Addeson Cousino scored on a short jumper and never trailed again, knocking off the previously unbeaten Bulldogs.

“That is the best defense we have played since I have been here,” Bobcat coach Nick Brillhart said. “To beat a team of that caliber, especially this late in the season, is huge for our kids.”

The 13-7 Bobcats led early 5-0 and were never behind by more than four points all night. Emily Hill gave Whiteford a 36-33 lead with 46.9 seconds remaining in overtime. Morenci pulled within a point with 23 seconds left but Whiteford never lost possession of the ball the rest of the game.

Brooklyn Mills scored a season-high 13 points. Wood had eight rebounds.

Brillhart praised the atmosphere at the game as well.

“That was the best student section we’ve had since I can remember,” he said. “The crowd was really into it. It was a great night.”

Morenci, who already has secured the Tri-County Conference championship, falls to 18-1. They came into the game ranked No. 4 in Division 4.

MORENCI 8 7 8 7 5 – 35

WHITEFORD 7 10 6 7 6 – 36

MORENCI: Ekins 0 2-6 2, Joughin 1(1) 1-2 4, Dominique 1 1-2 3, Valentine 1 0-0 2, Bachelder 7 10-18 24. Totals 10(1) 14-28 35.

WHITEFORD: Wood 1(1) 4-6 7, Hill 1 3-4 5, Wing 1 0-0 2, Saylor 1(1) 0-0 3, Rasor 1 0-2 2, Cousino 2 0-1 4, Mills 4(1) 4-6 13. Totals 11(3) 11-19 36.