Red Raiders ready for kickoff against Chadron

After a 294-day break, Sidney Red Raider football is finally back. Weeks of practices in the August afternoon heat have finally led up to the first edition of Friday night lights at Weymouth Field.

The Raiders are looking to pick up right where they left off last season. The excitement and anticipation at practice over the last few days has been through the roof. Intensity increased and everyone began pushing themselves just a bit harder as they could feel the countdown to tonight's kickoff waning by the hour.

Sidney head coach Todd Ekart said he's eager to see what his team can do when the br...