First, fourth quarters are difference in Cheney loss to Clarkston

Cheney High School’s boys’ basketball squad earned a split of its games over the final week of the holiday break.

The Blackhawks cruised to a 56-32 win over visiting Northeast A school Deer Park in non-league action Dec. 29. Cheney broke up a tight, three-point game at the half by outscoring the Stags 32-11 in the second half, including a great defensive effort in the 17-4 fourth quarter en route to the win.

Senior guard Ryan Smedley had a career high with 18 points, with Jamiel Worthem and Nick Hohrman each adding eight points.

The Blackhawks found the going more difficult Jan. 3 against unbe...