Local Sports Journal

A seven-point second quarter doomed Ludington Monday in a 54-45 loss to Traverse City Central in non-league boys basketball action.

Ludington chipped away at a 32-18 halftime deficit to outscore the Trojans in the second half. Noah Laman helped the Orioles claw back into the contest, scoring 14 of his 17 points. Taylor Follrath scored eight points and Noah Dotson added six for Ludington.