Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Sidney Red Raiders (Sidney, NE) and the host Chadron Cardinals (Chadron, NE), saw Sidney's basketball squad wallop Chadron by a tally of 53-31.

With the victory, Sidney improves its record to 15-1 on the campaign. The Red Raiders host Brush (Brush, CO) to confront the Beetdiggers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 28. The Beetdiggers come into the challenge with a record of 8-4. Brush lost 50-45 in their recent league challenge against Strasburg (Strasburg, CO)

Next up, the Cardinals confront the Alliance Bulldogs (Alliance, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Chadron will attempt to improve on its 8-10 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 11-8 record after their 49-38 non-league win over North Platte (North Platte, NE).