Josh DuPree could become the fifth boys basketball player in Whiteford history to score 1,000 career points tonight. Josh needs 23 points to reach the milestone.

Here’s a little info about the others:

Eddie Sharpe (1995-1998) scored 1,693 points in his three-year career. In 64 games, he was never held below 15 points, was All-State twice and was the leading scorer in Monroe County Region history when his career ended. He scored his 1,000th point at Whiteford against Summerfield as a junior.

Brad Nieman (1985-1988) scored 1,208 points in his four-year varsity career. He played on three District and two TCC championship teams and scored his 1,000th point at Whiteford vs. Sand Creek.

Josh’s dad, Everett DuPree, (1981-1984) moved up to the varsity as a freshman and scored 1,041 career points.  He reached the milestone at home against Whitmore Lake.

Gary Carter (1981-1983) was the first Monroe County Region player to reach 1,000 points before his senior year. He had 1,044 points in his three-year career before transferring to Toledo Scott for his senior season. His miletone 1,000th point came at home vs. Madison.

So, tonight, Josh DuPree will try and become the fifth Bobcat player to reach 1,000 points — and all four previous Bobcats did so at home.

Incidentally, there is a section in the Region Prep Basketball Book about each of the 1,000 point scorers in Region history.

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