The Britton Deerfield Lady Patriots will march into the championship women’s district basketball game Friday evening to do battle with the St. Mary’s Catholic Central Kestrels.
BD downed the TCC league opponent Whiteford Bobcats 47-33 Wednesday night after winning the district opener Monday night.
SMCC reached the finals by virtue of a defeat of the Blissfield Lady Royals.
PETERSBURG — A game of momentum shift and sways panned out Monday afternoon, as the Class C women’s district basketball tournament was underway at host site Summerfield.
The opening district game between the Britton Deerfield Lady Patriots and the Erie-Mason Eagles resulted in the Patriots, representing the Tri-County Conference, defeating the Lenawee County Athletic Association Eagles by a final score of 49-42.
The Patriots will play Whiteford 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, again in Summerfield for the district semifinal match. The winner moves on to play in Friday’s district final contest.
For the complete story, please see the March 2, 2016, edition of The Advance. Copyright, River Raisin Publications, Inc. All rights reserved
Ella Nighswander prepares to shoot for the Britton Deerfield Patrions in their district-opening win over Erie-Mason. Copyright River Raisin Publications, Inc.