In Friday's league match, the Sidney Red Raiders (Sidney, NE) basketball team nudged the host Gering Bulldogs (Gering, NE), by a final score of 64-59.

In their next game, the Red Raiders meet the Greeley West Spartans (Greeley, CO) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 5. Sidney will attempt to move on its 2-0 season record. The Spartans enter the match with a 3-0 record after their 45-35 non-league win over Chadron (Chadron, NE).

With the defeat, Gering moves to 1-1 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Chadron (Chadron, NE) to meet the Cardinals in a non-league match on Saturday, December 5. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 1-1. Chadron lost 45-35 in their recent non-league match against Greeley West (Greeley, CO)