Smithville posted a narrow 43-38 win over Rootstown on Feb. 28 in Ohio girls high school basketball.

The first quarter gave Smithville a 13-5 lead over Rootstown.

The Rovers moved ahead by earning a 20-19 advantage over the Smithies at the end of the second quarter.

Rootstown enjoyed a 29-26 lead over Smithville to start the final quarter.

The Smithies fought back from a final-quarter deficit to earn the victory over the Rovers.

In recent action on Feb. 19, Smithville faced off against Fairport Harbor Harding.

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