Hemlock’s boys basketball team fell to 9-4 with a 61-58 loss to Valley Lutheran Friday night. Valley Lutheran was up 18-17 after the first quarter, but trailed 31-26 at halftime. Valley Lutheran was up 45-43 after the third quarter and had a 16-15 advantage in the fourth. Jacob Rowley had 22 points while Alex Merchant netted 10 points.