KERSEY, Colo. - Alek Doty scored a game-high 27 points in his second game back from a football injury, but the Sidney Red Raiders couldn’t hold off a late Platte Valley surge, falling 63-55 to the Broncos on the road.

Sidney (2-9) got off to a strong start behind Doty, who knocked down three three-pointers and poured in 11 points in the opening quarter. The Red Raiders jumped out to a 16-7 lead and were up 18-10 after one period.

The Red Raiders maintained control early in the second quarter, stretching the advantage to 23-14 with 5:14 remaining in the half. Platte Valley responded with a 10-0 run, capped by a Jackson Gentry jumper, to claim its first lead of the night at 24-23 with 3:30 to go.

Sidney answered with a Kale Kaiser layup and a pair of free throws from Lance Holly—making his first start since returning from a football injury—to regain a 27-24 edge. The Broncos tied the game at 27 on a Hazen Weber three-pointer, then closed the half on a strong note. Platte Valley led 34-31 at the break after outscoring Sidney 20-8 over the final five minutes.

Kaiser helped Sidney rally in the third quarter, scoring eight points to bring the Red Raiders back even. The teams were tied 49-49 heading into the fourth.

Platte Valley took control in the final period, limiting Sidney to just two field goals and six points while scoring 14 of their own to seal the win.

Doty led Sidney with 27 points, while Kaiser posted another double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds. For Platte Valley, which improved to 5-3, Reagan Edstrom paced the Broncos with 20 points and Rocco Minner added 16.

Sidney returns home on Tuesday to host Sterling at the Cabela’s Athletic Facility. The girls game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., followed by the boys game at 7:00. Catch all the action on 1340 AM/95.7 FM Cheyenne County Country, online at thebigboy987.com, or on the News Channel Nebraska app.