Bellevue topped Shelby 43-39 in a tough tilt for an Ohio girls basketball victory at Bellevue High on Feb. 22.

The first quarter gave Bellevue a 12-9 lead over Shelby.

Momentum turned in the second quarter as the Whippets climbed back to within 21-19.

Bellevue moved to a 35-29 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Whippets narrowed the gap 10-8 in the fourth quarter but it was too little, too late.

In recent action on Feb. 13, Bellevue faced off against Ontario and Shelby took on Lexington on Feb. 13 at Shelby High School.

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

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