Sidney Red Raiders win district title to reach state tourney
Sidney High Red Raiders defeated Mitchell 55-44 in the B-8 district final to seal a state tournament berth in Lincoln March 12 13 14. They meet Valentine in the opening round after earlier beating Gordon and Gering while overcoming a tense second half.
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Valentine
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Chadron
Gering Bulldogs
Chadron Cardinals
Nebraska Western College
Gordon Broncos
Tigers
O Connell Dominates with 23 Points for Rai
Tom O Connell led Rai with 23 points including 10 of 16 from the field and a flawless shooting night. His steady scoring pace highlighted Rai efforts in a close contest.
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Tom O'Connell
O’connell
Red Raiders back in state tournament after drought
The Red Raiders earned a 1968 state tournament berth ending a drought dating to 1945 when they won the state title by defeating Lexington in the finals. Sidney fans finally packed the district finals, with at least 600 supporters filling the arena as the Raiders surged from behind in the third and fourth quarters.
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Tournament pairings listed for multiple Nebraska venues
Schedule outlines noon and 1 45 pm and 7 pm and 8 45 pm games at Omaha Civic Auditorium University of Nebraska Coliseum Pershing Auditorium Johnson Gym Lincoln High and Johnson Gym with teams and records for boys and girls state tournament matchups including Lincoln Northeast Lincoln Pius X Schuyler Fairbury Sidney Cozad and others across several sites.
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Don Christians
Valentine
Cozad
University of Nebraska
Lincoln
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Boys Town
Scottsbluff
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Fremont
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Laurel
Pius X
Schuyler
V. Fairbury
Sidney
V. Valentine
Omaha Paul VI
V. Cozad
Red Raiders Capture B-8 District Crown on Upset
The Red Raiders clinched the district basketball title in a stunning upset over the top seed, ending a 23 year drought since 1945. Senior players and juniors, led by Mitchell, are pictured with John Knice ly, Mike Wilson, Mark Curless, Chuck Wait, Mike Selzer, Mike O'Halloran, Tom O'Conner and Kent Halley. The team set a new school record in the process.
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John Knicely
Mike Wilson
Mark Curless
Chuck Wait
Mike Selzer
Mike O’halloran
Tom O'Conner
Kent Halley
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Tim Miller
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