FARGO, N.D. (NewsDakota.com)- Despite a 28 point performance and 2 others reaching double figures, Valley City fell to Shanley in EDC girls’ basketball 72-61.

The Hi-Liners trailed 37-28 at halftime and were narrowly outscored 35-33 over the final 18 minutes. Taryn Dieterle had a double double of 28 points and 12 boards. Grace Scherr and Josie Berntson both scored 12.

For The Deacons, Reile Payne had 22 points. Moriku Hakim scored 15 and Hadley Huber 12.

Shanley is now 8-1 in The EDC, they play at Devils Lake the 22nd. Valley City is 5-4 and they host Grand Forks Red River Tuesday. The game is part of  a doubleheader that can be heard on KOVC 1490 AM/96.3 FM with video stream at NewsDakota.com