Porter scores 16 points in fourth quarter, leading Ludington boys past Heights

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Brayden Porter scored all 16 of his points in the fourth quarter, leading the Ludington boys basketball team to a 67-61 comeback victory over Muskegon Heights on Friday in a Lakes 8 Conference game.

Muskegon Heights outscored the Orioles 27-13 in the second quarter to take a 36-26 halftime lead, and clung to a 51-49 edge after three.

But the Orioles took control in the fourth behind Porter’s 16 points, which included four triples. Will Sadler hit all five of his free throws down the stretch to help the Orioles seal the win.

Josh Laman led Ludington with 22 points and 11 rebounds.

Shawndarius Briggs had 24 points, including seven three-pointers, for the Tigers, while Elijah Moore added 16 points.