Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Sidney Red Raiders (Sidney, NE) and the host Gothenburg Swedes (Gothenburg, NE), saw Sidney's basketball squad hold off Gothenburg by a tally of 56-52.

With the victory, Sidney improves its record to 10-4 on the campaign. The Red Raiders host Yuma (Yuma, CO) to play the Yuma in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 21. The Yuma come into the challenge with a record of 7-2. Yuma won 61-34 in their recent league challenge against Akron (Akron, CO)

Next up, the Swedes play the Minden Whippets (Minden, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 24. Gothenburg will attempt to improve on its 7-6 season record. The Whippets come into the challenge with a 8-7 record after their 64-53 non-league loss to Holdrege (Holdrege, NE).