Valley City Hi-Liners (Valley City, ND) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Fargo North Spartans (Fargo, ND), 54-43 in a league bout.

With the victory, Valley City upgrades its record to 3-9 on the campaign. The Hi-Liners host Fargo Davies (Fargo, ND) to play the Eagles in a A East bout on Thursday, January 26. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 10-1. Fargo Davies won 49-37 in their recent league bout against Red River (Grand Forks, ND)

Next up, the Spartans play the Red River Roughriders (Grand Forks, ND) in a A East battle, on Tuesday, January 31. Fargo North will attempt to improve on its 2-7 season record.