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Sidney Head Coach Chris Koozer knew his team was in for a big challenge opening at home against the Bridgeport Bulldogs. The Red Raiders have many new faces at key positions, while the Bulldogs came into the game with 14 returning seniors and and great speed at the skill positions.

Led by senior standout Cole Faessler, the Red Raiders schemed to slow down the Bulldog's breakaway speed, and had success early in the game with multiple tackles in the backfield for losses, keeping the Bulldog's off of the scoreboard in the early going.

Sidney sophomore Nolan Hofrock led the offense at quarterb...