4Rec gears up for youth spring soccer

As the last bits of snow melt away and spring begins, parks throughout the West Plains area will be filled with the sound of laughter and cheers.

4Rec Youth Sports, a coalition between Fairchild Air Force Base, Cheney, Medical Lake and Airway Heights will begin their annual youth spring soccer program in April.

Airway Heights Parks, Recreation and Community Services supervisor Andy Gardner said once kids are registered, they are placed into teams. According to Gardner, 650-700 kids registered last year.

There are four leagues for different age groups: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12. Cheney also runs...