Lady Blackhawks earn split of road action last week

The Cheney Lady Blackhawks girls’ basketball team ran their non-league, pre-season record to 2-3 with a split of hard court action last week. The girls had little trouble knocking off former Great Northern League opponent Deer Park on the road Tuesday, Dec. 9, 59-17, but struggled with consistency in a 58-26 loss at Idaho 3A Timberlake Friday, Dec. 12.

Second-year head coach Shannon Root said the Lady Blackhawks played a good game against the 0-5 Stags, now members of the Northeast A League. Cheney played as a unit and moved the ball offensively, attacking the basket at every opportunity.

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