Alter girls basketball finishes runner-up in state championship
The Alter High School girls basketball team finished runner-up in the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Division IV Championship.
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The Lady Knights lost to Bellevue, 40-29, Friday afternoon at the UD Arena in Dayton.
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Maddie Moody finished with 12 points and nine rebounds for the Lady Knights.
Hailey Rees scored a game-high 16 points as the Lady Red never trailed.
It is the first girls basketball state title for Bellevue. They finished with a 28-1 record.
Alter went 19-9 this season.
“A huge accomplishment for our players, coaches, and staff. Thank you to the fans that came out today to cheer on the team. Always proud to be a Knight!” the team wrote on social media.
It marks the third time the Lady Knights finished as runner-up, along with five state championships.
🏀 OHSAA Div IV State Runner-Ups 🏀
— Alter Lady Knights Basketball (@AlterGirlsBball) March 15, 2025
A huge accomplishment for our players, coaches, and staff. Thank you to the fans that came out today to cheer on the team. Always proud to be a Knight! 🤎⚔️💛 pic.twitter.com/Qs4XVYw6ac
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