FARGO, N.D. (NewsDakota.com)- Both Shanley and Valley City went into Friday’s game having only one Eastern Dakota Conference victory to their credit. The Deacons changed their fortune defeating The Hi-Liners 79-66.

Jared Eggermont led VCHS with 26 points, Shanley was led by Talon Hoffer’s 17.

The Deacons are now 2-7 in the region and play Wahpeton on the 22nd. The Hi-Liners drop to 1-7 and 2-8 overall. Monday they are back home for a non-conference game with Kindred. Coverage on KOVC 1490AM/96.3FM and NewsDakota.com begins around 7:20.