Bellaire topped Magnolia Sandy Valley 47-43 in a tough tilt at Bellaire High on Feb. 21 in Ohio girls high school basketball action.

Bellaire darted in front of Magnolia Sandy Valley 15-9 to begin the second quarter.

Momentum turned in the second quarter as the Cardinals climbed back to within 23-21.

Bellaire moved to a 39-31 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Cardinals managed a 12-8 rally in the final quarter, yet the die was already cast.

In recent action on Feb. 8, Bellaire faced off against Rayland Buckeye Local and Magnolia Sandy Valley took on Bowerston Conotton Valley on Feb. 10 at Bowerston Conotton Valley High School.

Check out our complete girls basketball roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action.

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