Sidney Red Raiders (Sidney, NE) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Gothenburg Swedes (Gothenburg, NE), 57-50 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Sidney upgrades its record to 11-4 on the year. The Red Raiders travel to North Platte (North Platte, NE) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Thursday, January 30. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 1-15. North Platte lost 58-49 in their recent non-league match against York (York, NE)

The Swedes now sport a 8-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Valentine for a non-league match on Friday, February 7.