Published: 3/2/2013 - Updated: 2 months ago

Whitmer holds off Springfield's bid for upset

Whitmer held off the upset bid by Springfield and won 48-46 to claim a sectional crown on March 1. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO ENLARGE PHOTO, START SLIDESHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Whitmer's Nate Holley (34), Ricardo Smith (10), and Springfield's Logan Weimer (32) battle for a rebound. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Whitmer's Ricardo Smith (10) tries to get past a block attempt by Springfield's Dilyn Good (30). THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Whitmer's Nigel Hayes (23) drives to the net against Springfield's Anthony Jones (34). THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Whitmer's Nigel Hayes (23) tries to get the ball past Springfield's Curtis Hassell (12). THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Whitmer's Nate Holley (34) celebrates a victory over Springfield. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Whitmer's Luke HIckey (4) defends against Springfield's Marquan Hodges (4). THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Whitmer's Nigel Hayes (23) steals the ball from Springfield's Christian Jackson (20). THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Whitmer's Luke HIckey (4) steals the ball from Springfield's Markese Hicks (22). THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Whitmer's Nigel Hayes (23) and Jon Ashe (22) battle Springfield's Christian Jackson (20) for a loose ball. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Whitmer's Ricardo Smith (10) gets blocked by Springfield's Marquan Hodges (4). THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Whitmer's Nate Holley (34) takes a shot against Springfield's Logan Weimer (32). THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Whitmer's Jon Ashe (22) takes a shot against Springfield's Logan Weimer (32). THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH

Whitmer holds off Springfield's bid for upset

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