Alter girls basketball finishes runner-up in state championship

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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
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

— Alter Lady Knights Basketball (@AlterGirlsBball) March 15, 2025

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