Hi-Liners Fall to Northern Cass, Finish Season 1-9

A difficult season for the Valley City Hi-Liners came to an end Friday, as Valley City fell to the Northern Cass Jaguars 43-16 on Senior Day to finish the season with a 1-9 record. The Hi-Liners once again found themselves on the wrong end of a fast start, as Northern Cass raced to a 22-0 lead in the first quarter. Trever Lee, Hunter Kemmet and Brooks Crockett each found the end zone as the Jaguars quickly took control. Northern Cass continued to pile on the points in the second quarter, adding three more touchdowns to build a 43-0 halftime advantage. Kellen Belling rushed for more than 100 yards and scored twice in the quarter, while senior quarterback Hudson Rietschel connected with Jace Aronson for his second touchdown reception of the game. With Northern Cass resting many of its starters in the second half, Valley City found opportunities to get on the scoreboard despite a running clock. The Hi-Liners’ first touchdown came on defense. Senior linebacker Hunter Undem blitzed Northern