GRAND FORKS, N.D. (NewsDakota.com)- Despite some struggles on offense The Valley City girls’ basketball team was able to move past Grand Forks Central Saturday 59-48 and advance to The Eastern Dakota Conference Quarterfinals.

The Hi-Liners hit the road Tuesday to play the 4th seed in the region Grand Forks Red River. A 16-4 mark helped The Roughriders earn home court advantage and avoid a play-in game.

Tuesday will be just the second time this season the 2 teams have met, VCHS lost a 2 point game in Grand Forks 62-49 on December 8th.

A win for Valley City puts them in The EDC semifinals Friday at The SHAC while a loss gets in them in a losers out game. Pregame Tuesday starts around 6:45, tip off is at 7 on KOVC 1490 AM/ 96.3 FM and NewsDakota.com