The Sidney Sun-Telegraph - Serving proudly since 1873 as the beautiful Nebraska Panhandle's first newspaper

After securing their first win of the season and getting healthier, the Red Raider basketball team looked like they were starting to find their rhythm on the court, but losses to Gering and McCook showed the Sidney squad still has a way to go to be competitive in the tough Western Conference.

Gering came down on Senior Night Friday, and immediately pulled out to a 7-to-0 lead, putting up quick scores while shutting down the Sidney offense. Tall and fast, the Gering boys opened up a 23-to-7 lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back, going up 35-to-14 at the half and then c...