Red Raider Grapplers Beat Bridgeport

Go 3-2 At Gothenburg

It was Senior Night on Tuesday, and the Sidney Red Raider Wrestling teams hosted Bridgeport for a Dual.

The action started with the girls team, with Ciena McKenzie at 120lbs winning by Fall against Bridgeport's Emillie Miller. Jaydn Cottam lost to Kyra Robbins at 114lbs, and Autumn Wolfe lost to Olivia Jones at 132lbs. Both teams were light on wrestlers, giving Bridgeport the 21-to-18 win.

For the boys, Kole Houser at 138lbs pinned Coy Fleming, Julian Maytorena at 145lbs pinned Martin Cruz, Cauyer Glanz at 160lbs won by disqualification over Steven Menke, and Austin Munier at 132lbs pinned Chase McGrath. Bridgeport was very light on wrestlers resulting in many open classes and a 72-to-6 win by the Sidney team.

On Saturday, the Red Raiders traveled to compete in the Gothenburg Duals, and won three duals and lost two, earning a fifth place overall result. The dual results are as follows:

Sidney 60 - Alliance 9

Sidney 33 – Minden 45

Sidney 68 – Adams Central 11

Sidney 18 - Broken Bow 52

Sidney 54 – Gothenburg 27

Girls Tie for Second at Chase County

The Girls Team traveled to the Chase County Invitational and tied for second place with Chadron, both teams scoring 70 points. Ciena McKenzie took first place at 114lbs and was named Outstanding Wrestler of the Meet. Jayden Cottam placed second at 107lbs, Autumn Wolfe placed second at 120lbs and Saphira Whitley placed third at 185lbs.