FARGO, N.D. (NewsDakota.com)- Five sets were needed to decide a winner Thursday night in Fargo, Shanley edged Valley City 3-2 (25-18, 16-25, 20-25, 25-13, 15-13) in a 2 point EDC match.

The Deacons went on a run mid set and held on to take the opener. In game 2, it was The Hi-Liners who went on a run and came away with the win. Valley City fell behind in the 3rd set before pulling in front 20-14, Shanley started a rally but fell short. The momentum from the set carried over into the 4th and The Deacons pulled in front by 7 and didn’t look back.

The final set featured 6 ties, the largest separation between the 2 teams was 3 points.

With the loss, VCHS drops to 12-6 and remains a game and half in front of West Fargo for 5th place. The Hi-Liners play their final home game Saturday against Davies.