Southfield Christian's Bryce Washington slams home two of his game-high 26 points (Photo: Susan Fergan)

BLOOMFIELD HILLS--Its very difficult to beat any team that hits all of its free throws. And if that team shoots 24 of them its virtually impossible. Detroit Davis Aerospace discovered that the hard way Monday night in its district quarterfinal matchup versus Southfield Christian at Birmingham Roeper.

In their best effort at the line this season the Eagles shot 24 for 24 from the free throw line en route to a convincing 70-48 victory over Detroit Davis Aerospace.

For a team that has struggled from the line at times this season, Mondays performance was welcomed by SC coach Josh Baker: We had it rolling from the line tonight. It was pretty cool, and it was meaningful. Detroit Davis Aerospace is a very tough team. Im really proud of this win.

The Eagles led wire-to-wire, scoring ten unanswered points to start the game, and were up 17-5 at the end of the first quarter.

Baker credited the Eagles' defense for the fast start. We guarded tonight. I thought we did a great job defensively on Edmen Stewart in the first half. He got it rolling late, but I thought we did a good job early. They only scored five in the first quarter and 17 in the first half. And we attacked their pressure all night. Thats the main reason we got to the line.

The Eagles' attack kept them ahead by double digits all night, with the lead peaking at 22 in the third quarter. Stewart heated up in the fourth, and the Aviators trimmed the lead to ten (56-46) at the 2:25 mark, but the Eagles finished the game with a 14-2 burst to win it going away.

Bryce Washington scored 11 first quarter points and finished with 26 to pace the Eagles. Brock Washington added 20, including 12 of 12 from the line. Caleb Hunter got 14. Stewart scored 16 for the Aviators, matching Bryces first quarter production with 11 in the fourth.

It was a solid start for the Eagles, who began their quest for a fourth Class D title a bit shorthanded. Harlond Beverly, a 6-4 starting guard is out indefinitely nursing a foot injury, but Baker and the Eagles are anticipating his return soon. Hes doing rehab at least twice a day, getting up shots and free throws, Baker noted. Were hoping he can return next week.

With the win, the Eagles pushed their record to 16-5 and will play for the district championship Friday night versus the winner of the Roeper vs Centerline semi-final matchup on Wednesday.

DDA dropped its third straight decision, and closes its season at 8-9.

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