Height, accuracy overcome strong Raiders effort

Chadron invaded the Cabela’s Athletic Facility and came away with a 62-53 win over the Raiders Friday night.

Despite Sarah Mahr’s outstanding night, which included 23 points, the Cardinals were led by a pair of 6-1 twin sisters. Ashlea and Bailea Kerr provided matchup difficulties for Sidney all night, as Ashlea scored 17 points while Bailea dropped in 11 more. But another senior, Peyton Hinn, proved the biggest challenge for the Raiders as she drove in 24 points.

After a short jumper by the Raiders’ Cody Rowley early in the first quarter tied the game at 2-2, Sidney never again held...