Raiders hold edge in defensive struggle

There was little reason to peek at the scoreboard on Saturday. Points, after all, were hard to come by in Sidney's 27-16 win over visiting Hershey.

The Raiders held Hershey to a mere two points in the first period. The Panthers returned the favor in the second. And until the game's waning moments, it was doubtful either team would break the 20 point mark.

"It was a defensive battle, that's for sure," said Katelin Cole.

Sidney's Abbi Porter, Cody Rowley and Savanna Rosenbaum clogged the low post area, repeatedly forcing the visitors into desperate shots. Cole and Sarah Mahr caused multiple turn...