There were only a handful of games on the local basketball schedule on Thursday night, but each brought plenty of entertainment and impressive individual performances.

Hart defeated Oakridge 76-31 in a West Michigan Conference crossover matchup, with Caleb Ackley dropping 27 points and 15 rebounds to pace the Pirates.

Ludington defeated Spring Lake 55-46 in a non-conference showdown, as Taj Williams exploded for 27 points to lead the way for the Orioles.

Below is a deeper dive into how each contest played out Thursday night and what’s next for all four teams heading into the weekend.

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Hart 76, Oakridge 31

The Pirates jumped out to a 44-16 advantage in the first half and continued to roll past the Eagles on Thursday night in a West Michigan Conference crossover game.

Caleb Ackley

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