Red Raiders Struggle to Start Basketball Season

With the loss of a talented core of seniors that anchored last year’s team, the Sidney Red Raiders will need the first part of their season to find a formula for success as they adjust with new players in new roles for the team.

Sidney opened their season at the Western Conference Tournament over the weekend, with their first game against Alliance on Thursday night.

The Bulldogs opened strong, outscoring the Red Raiders 26-to-11 in the first period, and kept up the pressure throughout the game with a defensive effort that stifled Sidney’s offensive attack. The Red Raiders were only abl...