Sidney splits triangular matches

OGALLALA - Sidney’s Lady Raiders split matches in their season debut Thursday, losing to Ogallala, then defeating North Platte in triangular play.

Sidney fought to the finish in its opening set before Ogallala took a 25-22 win, then Ogallala got the upper hand and stayed in control of the second set on the way to a 25-16 win.

Peyton Jung and Maddi Porter led the Lady Raiders in the opening match, Jung boosting the offense with 12 kills, while Porter had 10 kills and two ace blocks.

Sidney Coach Sarah Wilson said the hard-fought match was a “great opening competition for the season.”

“Both team...