The game appeared destined for overtime. But in the fourth, it was Bald Eagle that was able to break away. The Eagles used a 18-point quarter to down their rival, 48-40, with key contributions from Luke Hosband and James Cowan helping them finish the job.

Hosband scored six of his 12 points in the fourth quarter. James Cowan matched his final-stanza total, finishing with a game-high 16 points and scoring 12 of those in the second half. Jackson Millward and Kane Wolf notched a pair of threes each, and Jayden Yeaney added four points.

On Bellefonte’s end, it was able to hang around largely thanks to the three. The team hit at least one three in every quarter, finishing with seven treys on the night.

John Servant and Quinn Eckley Jones hit three threes each, finishing with 15 and 12 points respectively to lead the way for the Red Raiders. Grayson Coons rounded out the team’s three-pointers with one in the third. And Daxton Kreiger and Logan Gibson both finished with four points.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Bellefonte's Daxton Kreiger (14) drives to the basket as Bald Eagle's Luke Hosband (2) defends him during a boys basketball game on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at Bellefonte. The Eagles won 48-40.

During the event, five Bellefonte seniors – Servant, Eckley-Jones, Amryn Carson, Evan Gramley and Brayden Cramer – were honored for Bellefonte’s Senior Night. The Red Raiders close out the season with Teacher Appreciation night against Mifflin County on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

For the Eagles, their return to action comes on Tuesday at Hollidaysburg. Then, they’ll close out the campaign with another road contest against Philipsburg-Osceola on Thursday. Both those games are set for 7:30 p.m.

Bald Eagle 48, Bellefonte 40

BALD EAGLE (48)

Jackson Millward 2 0-0 6; Luke Hosband 5 2-2 12; Kane Wolf 2 1-2 7; James Cowan 7 2-7 16; Wade Habovick 1 0-2 3; Jayden Yeaney 1 2-4 4. Totals 18 7-17 48.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Bald Eagle's Jayden Yeaney (22) prepares to shoot the ball during a boys basketball game on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at Bellefonte. The Eagles won 48-40.

BELLEFONTE (40)

Quinn Eckley-Jones 4 1-1 12; Grayson Coons 2 0-0 5; John Servant 6 0-0 15; Daxton Kreiger 1 2-4 4; Logan Gibson 2 0-0 4. Totals 15 3-5 40.

Bald Eagle 12 9 9 18 – 48

Bellefonte 11 9 9 11 – 40

Three-pointers: Bald Eagle (Millward 2, Wolf 2, Habovick); Bellefonte 7 (Eckley-Jones 3, Servant 3, Coons).

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Bellefonte's John Servant (10) makes a pass during a boys basketball game against Bald Eagle on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at Bellefonte. The Eagles won 48-40.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Bellefonte's Quinn Eckley-Jones (4) drives to the basket during a boys basketball game against Bald Eagle on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at Bellefonte. The Eagles won 48-40.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Bald Eagle's Wade Habovick (13) shoots a contested three during a boys basketball game on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at Bellefonte. The Eagles won 48-40.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Bellefonte's Grayson Coons (5) prepares to pass the ball during a boys basketball game against Bald Eagle on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at Bellefonte. The Eagles won 48-40.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Bellefonte's Liam Pilger (1) dribbles the ball during a boys basketball game against Bald Eagle on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at Bellefonte. The Eagles won 48-40.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Bald Eagle's Wade Habovick (13) goes through his progressions during a boys basketball game on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at Bellefonte. The Eagles won 48-40.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Bellefonte's John Servant (10) takes a shot during a boys basketball game against Bald Eagle on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at Bellefonte. The Eagles won 48-40.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Bald Eagle's Kane Wolf (4) makes a pass as Bellefonte's John Servant (10) defends him during a boys basketball game on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at Bellefonte. The Eagles won 48-40.

TIM WEIGHT/For the Express Bald Eagle's Jayden Yeaney (22) shoots over Bellefonte's Quinn Eckley-Jones (4) during a boys basketball game on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at Bellefonte. The Eagles won 48-40.