Local Sports Journal

The Fruitport Trojans defeated Ludington Orioles 51-48 on Friday night in a Lakes 8 conference game.

Fruitport (4-1) led in a close game 25-21 at halftime and 39-31 after the third quarter.  Fruitport held on to the lead as Ludington fell short of a comeback.

Iyana Brown led the Trojans with 18 points and five assists.  Breanne Burns added 17 points and nine rebounds.

Ludington fell to 4-3 on the season. The Orioles were led by Madilyn Shank and Brandi Thomas who had eight points each.