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Rivalry game opens District B-8 play

Sidney-Scottsbluff tilt will feature run games

Sidney head football coach Chris Koozer knows he won't have to do much to get his Red Raiders fired up this week. A quick look at the schedule shows the next foe: Scottsbluff.

Enough said.

When these rivals meet, you can – as the adage goes – "throw out the records."

This Friday night's game at Scottsbluff (7 p.m. kickoff) marks the start of District B-8 play – an important three-game stretch with the team that emerges on top earning an automatic berth in the Class B state tournament.

"You can put all records aside," Koozer said. "Both teams are 0-0 going into this one with that automatic play...

 

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