The Valley City Hi-Liners routed the visiting Devils Lake Firebirds basketball team by a final score of 77-56 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Hi-Liners face the Fargo Davies Eagles (Fargo, ND) in a A East game, on Tuesday, February 7. Valley City will attempt to move on its 4-9 season record.

With the defeat, Devils Lake moves to 4-10 on the year. The Firebirds host Shanley (Fargo, ND) to face the Deacons in a A East game on Tuesday, January 31. The Deacons enter the game with a record of 6-5. Shanley lost 51-32 in their recent league game against Red River (Grand Forks, ND)