VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Hailey Schaefer tossed a complete game three-hitter leading Valley City to a 2-0 win over West Fargo Sheyenne in the winners bracket of the East Region Softball Tournament Thursday night at the VCSU Softball Complex.

Schaefer did not walk a batter and tied a career high with 18 strikeouts as the Hi-Liners won for the 12th time in 14 games.

The Hi-liners scored both runs in the first inning when Grace Scherr led off the game with a triple. She would score on Eliza Johnson’s single two pitches later. Johnson came on on Eliza Schueneman’s double. Schaefer would take care of the rest.

The sophomore would strikeout 18 for the second time this season.

Valley City will play West Fargo on Saturday at 3pm in the Region championship game. The Packers advanced with a 7-1 win over Fargo North.

Friday’s Schedule: Elimination Games

4pm – Fargo Davies vs. Fargo South

6pm – Grand Forks Red River vs. Grand Forks Central

Saturday’s Schedule:

11am – Fargo North vs. Red River/Central Winner – State Qualifier

1pm – West Fargo Sheyenne vs Davies/South Winner – State Qualifier

3pm – West Fargo vs. Valley City – Championship