Grapplers begin season with season opener in Canada
Sidney Red Raider wrestling opens 1976 77 season with a December 4 meet in Canada under coach Gary Nickal and assistant Doug Bartlett. Thirteen of sixteen returning lettermen are out, impacting prospects. Returning grapplers include Herrera 98 McCaslin 112 Main 112 Lloyd 119 Balfour 126 Thayer 126 Herman heavyweight and Nienhuser 138.
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Sidney Red Raider
Canada
Gary Nickal
Doug Bartlett
Nickal
Chris Herrera
Kevin McCaslin
Rory Main
Scott Lloyd
Brian Balfour
John Thayer
Gary Herman
Stan Nienhuser
Raider
Mike Sullivan
Dennis Dils
Brad Wicks
Stan Belieu
Dave Sayler
Sidney Red Raiders finish 7 season with senior football stats
The Sidney Red Raiders closed their season with a 7 record. Senior players posted extensive defensive stats led by Nick Swanstrom with 90 tackles and 16 assists, and John Thayer with 67 tackles and 8 assists. Offensive highlights include Greg Schilreff with 12 rushing attempts for 630 yards and 4 rushing touchdowns. Passing shows Sean Doyle with 457 yards on 39 completions and 11 interceptions.
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Nick Swanstrom
John Thayer
Stan Nienhuser
Gary Herman
Mike Sullivan
Greg Schilreff
Sean Doyle
Wrestlers Diet and Weight Loss Dangers Highlighted
The article explains wrestlers cut zero to forty pounds in weeks using hot suits and minimal water, plus vitamins. Alternatives include chewing gum without swallowing, chewing tobacco regurgitation, or forfeiting to stay safe. It notes athletes seek pride and a shot at state tournament glory after tough districts.
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Theresa Sullivan
Volleyball season ends with mixed results for Sidney squads
The varsity finished 5-10 while JV went 7-4 and freshmen 5-2 as Coach Higuchi praised improvement. In Class B District at Gering on Nov 4, Sidney lost to Ogallala 4-15 5-15 as Ogallala claimed the title.
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J.v.’S
Gering
Ogallala
Sidney
Chadron
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