Valley City Girls Stay Perfect in Region One; Boys Drop Tight One

Valley City girls roll past Northern Cass, while boys fall short against Northern Cass

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Valley City High School girls' basketball team continued its unbeaten run in Region One with a dominant 76-40 victory over Northern Cass. Meanwhile, the Valley City boys' team fell short against Northern Cass 61-50, despite a more spirited performance than their previous outing.

Why it matters

The Valley City girls' team is making a strong push for the regional title, while the boys' team is looking to snap a 10-game losing streak. These games are important for the teams' standings and momentum heading into the postseason.

The details

In the girls' game, Valley City started several senior reserves but quickly took control, outscoring Northern Cass 35-13 in the second quarter to take a 37-20 halftime lead. Katie Burchill and Skye Nielson led the way for Valley City, each scoring at least 20 points. The Hi-Liners closed out the game with a dominant fourth quarter, outscoring the visitors 19-4. In the boys' game, Valley City struggled early to contain Northern Cass guard Hudson Rietschel, who scored 13 points in the first half. The Hi-Liners stayed within striking distance, trailing 32-25 at halftime, but were unable to overcome the deficit. A key missed opportunity on a 2-on-1 fast break late in the game proved costly, as Northern Cass closed the game on a 6-2 run to seal the 61-50 victory.

  • The Valley City girls' team improved to 16-2 overall and 11-0 in Region One play.
  • The Valley City boys' team's losing streak now stands at 10 games.

The players

Hudson Rietschel

A guard for Northern Cass who scored 13 points in the first half of the boys' game.

Miken Mattson

A Valley City player who scored 12 points in the first half of the boys' game.

Katie Burchill

A forward for the Valley City girls' team who finished with at least 20 points.

Skye Nielson

A forward for the Valley City girls' team who finished with at least 20 points.

Carly Rider

A forward for Northern Cass who finished as the team's leading scorer with 13 points in the girls' game.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The Valley City girls' team continues to dominate in Region One, while the boys' team is still searching for a way to end its losing streak. Both teams will look to build on these performances as they head into the final stretch of the regular season and prepare for the postseason.