Family tradition strong in Chadron

In 2013, Tanner Wintholz closed his high school athletic career at Sidney High School and accepted the challenges of football and academics at Chadron State College.

He graduated from Sidney High School as a 6'2" 215-lb defensive lineman. As a senior at Chadron, he is bulked up to 295 lbs.

At Sidney High School, he was an all-state lineman for the Red Raiders. He was also an all-state wrestler, placing third in the 195-lb class.

In his first year at Chadron, 2014, he appeared in every game with Chadron State. He is credited with 15 tackles including a career-high four against Idaho State U...