LocalSportsJournal.com

The Ludington boys basketball team cruised past Benzie 47-31 on Monday in a Class B district quarterfinal matchup.

The Orioles closed the contest strong after leading midway through the third quarter by a 30-26 margin.

Josh Laman paced Ludington with 24 points while Nathan Lange added eight.

The Orioles will face Kalkaska on Wednesday at Reed City High School in the district semifinals.