Beyer confident in himself, team as wrestling season begins

The Sidney High School wrestling program is set to kick off another season on Friday afternoon, as it ventures to Gothenburg for its opening match against the Swedes at 5 p.m.

Then on Saturday morning, the Red Raiders will travel 11 miles east on Interstate 80 to Cozad, where they’ll compete in their first tournament of the season.

One of the cornerstones of Sidney’s team is junior Dominic Beyer, who will be representing the Red Raiders in the 285-pound weight class this season.

He seized the opportunity to step into the varsity lineup last season after former Red Raider Tucker Wintholz went d...