Sidney uses Hall of Fame contest to test team's depth

In a final tune up before the real action begins on Thursday, the Sidney Red Raiders girls basketball team took on Class A North Platte Monday night in an annual game to benefit the Nebraska Hall of Fame.

While the Raiders starters played the Bulldogs nearly even for a little over a half, the eastern invaders pulled away in second half for a 45-23 victory at Cabela's Athletic Facility. Head Coach Tyler Shaw pulled his last starter from the game in the third quarter while the issue was still in doubt.

"This was an opportunity for us to see different players and put some people in different...