Scottsbluff knocks off unbeaten Sidney, 58-45

The Sidney High boys basketball team lost its first game this season while playing at Scottsbluff High School on Friday, 58-45.

While the game remained close in the first two quarters, the Bearcats (13-2) edged the Red Raiders (15-1) in the second half, Sidney head coach Eric Kohl said.

"In the first half, we played really well," he said.

While only down by 1 point to begin the third quarter, Sidney began to struggle offensively.

"We had open shots that we didn't make," Kohl said. "And that's when Scottsbluff expanded (the 1-point lead) to 8 points."

As the Bearcats continued to lead in the fi...