GRAND FORKS, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Grand Forks Red River used their defense to put Valley City in an early hole they couldn’t climb out of Tuesday night en route to a commanding 66-38 victory in the quarterfinals of The Eastern Dakota Conference Tournament.

The Roughriders were led by Kenady Steffan’s 15 points; Shelby Frank added 14 and Maggie Steffan 8.

Lindsey Noeske and Mackenzie Pederson each scored 8 a piece to pace The Hi-Liners. Noeske also pulled down 8 rebounds. Taryn Dieterle collected 10 rebounds along with 6 points.

Both teams play again Friday at The SHAC. Red River plays Shanley in the semifinals around 7:15. Valley City faces elimination when they play Fargo North. Tip off is set for 3:45 with pregame around 3:30 on KOVC 1490 AM/ 96.3 FM and NewsDakota.com

Tuesday, February 27th

EDC Quarterfinals

No.1 Fargo Davies 77 vs. No.8 West Fargo 48

No.4 Devils Lake 69 vs. No.5 West Fargo Sheyenne 56

No.2 Shanley 74 vs. No.7 Fargo North 50

No.3 GF Red River 66 vs. No.6 Valley City 38

Friday, March 2nd

Loser Out

2:00 pm- No.5  West Fargo Sheyenne vs. No.8 West Fargo

3:45 pm- No.6 Valley City vs. No.7 Fargo North

Semifinals

5:50 pm- No.1 Fargo Davies vs. No.4 Devils Lake

7:15 pm- No. Shanley vs. No.3 Red River