Raiders roll over Gering, Kimball

After blowing past two opponents at the Gering triangular meet last night - perhaps in celebration of senior hitter Abbi Porter's 18th birthday - the Sidney Red Raiders volleyball team have won eight of its past 11 matches. But the Raiders would rather look at it like they're just starting out.

"We decided today was a new season, so we're 2-0," said Sidney Head Coach Sarah Wilson.

By virtue of their three-set victory (18-25, 25-14 and 25-18) over Gering (5-10, 1-4) in the first of two matches last night, the Raiders (8-5) are also 2-0 in another important category - Class B District 8. Earlier...