Sidney achieves success at State

Coming into the final event of the Class B 2014 NSAA State Track & Field Championships in Omaha, the Red Raiders boys team held a tenuous grip on second place. It would be up to the 4x400-relay team to preserve a 1.5-point lead and earn the Raiders a prime spot in the closing ceremonies.

After the final race was over and a school record set, a swarm of Raiders sprinted in from every corner of Burke Stadium to join in an impromptu celebration. Over the low fence that separated fans and coaches from competitors were handshakes, hugs and shouts of joy as Sidney put an exclamation point on its spe...