Charlotte and Portland secured overtime league wins in high school boys basketball, with Charlotte defeating Ionia 58-53 in OT and Portland beating Lansing Catholic 63-58 in OT. Mason also emerged victorious with a 70-50 win over DeWitt.

By the Numbers
  • Charlotte's Cutler Brandt led all scorers with 20 points in their win against Ionia
  • Mason's Kaleb Parrish scored 32 points and hauled in eight rebounds in their victory over DeWitt
  • Waverly's Derek Thomas notched a double-double with 27 points and 12 rebounds in their win against Jackson
State of Play
  • Charlotte stands at 7-2, 3-1 in the CAAC White
  • Lansing Catholic is 1-8, 0-4 in the CAAC White
  • Mason holds an 8-2 record
Bottom Line

Charlotte and Portland's overtime victories showcase the intensity and competitive nature of high school boys basketball, while individual performances by players such as Cutler Brandt and Kaleb Parrish contributed significantly to their teams' successes.