Lady Raiders take second-place finish at Western Conference tournament

The Sidney Lady Raiders played to a spectacular second-place finish at the Western Conference Tournament last weekend.

The Lady Raiders defeated Omaha Gross, 67-54, on Friday night, and ultimately fell to Chadron’s Lady Cardinals on Saturday, 45-29, in the championship game.

The games, which were played at the Cougar Palace on the Western Nebraska Community College in Scottbluff, featured an outstanding level of play from seniors Emily Mahr, Abby Heller, Jasmine Jallen and Genessa Schilz, while also showcasing the skills of sophomore Kelsey Knight from beyond the arc and at point guard.

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