Basketball Recap: Sidney Skates Past North Platte with Ease

Red Raiders

Margin (Wins)

12/27/24 vs Lexington	40
01/30/25 vs North Platte	36
12/20/24 vs Torrington	34
12/07/24 @ Gering	20
01/04/25 vs Platte Valley	20

Sidney won the last time they faced North Platte and things went their way on Thursday too. The Sidney Red Raiders blew past the North Platte Bulldogs 68-32. The Red Raiders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five games by 20 points or more this season.

When it comes to explaining why North Platte lost, don't look at Easton Jones. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine boards. That's the most rebounds Jones has posted since back in December of 2024. Reid O?Brien also deserves some recognition as he scored his first point of the season.

The victory was the third in a row for Sidney, bringing their record for this year to 12-4. As for North Platte, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-16.

Sidney will face off against Gering at 7:00 p.m. on February 7th. As for North Platte, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Mitchell at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.