Sidney Red Raiders (Sidney, NE) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Chadron Cardinals (Chadron, NE), 61-58 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Sidney upgrades its record to 9-8 on the season. The Red Raiders host Gering (Gering, NE) to play the Bulldogs in a B District 8 bout on Friday, February 5. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 6-12. Gering lost 63-39 in their recent league bout against Alliance (Alliance, NE)

Next up, the Cardinals play the Alliance Bulldogs (Alliance, NE) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 2. Chadron will attempt to upgrade on its 9-7 season record. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a 14-4 record after their 63-39 league win over Gering (Gering, NE).