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Hi-Liner Girls Pull Away After Halftime to Rout Central Cass
Valley City delivers perhaps their best half of basketball this season in 78-45 victory.
Feb. 4, 2026 at 1:31pm
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The Valley City Hi-Liners built an early lead over Central Cass, but the Squirrels rallied late in the first half to pull within 30-23 at the break. However, Valley City took control in the third quarter, outscoring Central Cass 27-16 to seize full command of the game. The Hi-Liners' defense then suffocated the Squirrels in the fourth quarter, allowing just 6 points, as Valley City cruised to a 78-45 victory.
Why it matters
The win improves Valley City's record to 13-2 on the season, as they continue their strong campaign. The Hi-Liners will look to avenge an earlier loss when they face LaMoure-Litchville/Marion on Saturday.
The details
Valley City built early leads in the first two quarters, with Skye Nielson capitalizing on the attention drawn by teammate Katie Burchill. However, Central Cass rallied late in each frame to keep the game close. The third quarter proved to be the turning point, as Burchill reasserted herself offensively and Valley City showcased a balanced attack, outscoring the Squirrels 27-16 in the frame. The Hi-Liners' defense then shut down Central Cass in the fourth quarter, allowing just 6 points.
- The game was played on February 4, 2026.
- Valley City will face LaMoure-Litchville/Marion on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
The players
Skye Nielson
A key player for the Valley City Hi-Liners, Nielson finished the game with 20 points.
Katie Burchill
Burchill also scored 20 points for the Hi-Liners, helping lead the team to victory.
What’s next
The Hi-Liners will look to avenge an earlier loss when they face LaMoure-Litchville/Marion on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
The takeaway
The Valley City Hi-Liners delivered a dominant second-half performance, showcasing their balanced attack and stifling defense to cruise to a 78-45 victory over Central Cass. This win improves their record to 13-2 on the season, as they continue their strong campaign.
