Sidney silences Holdrege, 44-13

After their long journey to another time zone, the Sidney gridders found what they knew must have been awaiting them in this far off and hostile place.

The Red Raiders arrived at Keifer Field to find an enthusiastic crowd cheering wildly for the opposing Holdrege Dusters. And if the pro Holdrege crowd was not enough of a challenge, perhaps the oppressive heat would be. If it has ever really been hot enough to fry and egg on the sidewalk, Friday would have been such a day.

With temperatures well over 90 degrees at kickoff, Sidney (2-0) turned around a late first-half deficit to earn a 44-13...