Cheney defeats Sunnyside in Homecoming

The Cheney High football team faced their toughest challenge this season after a 28-20 nonleague Homecoming win over the previously undefeated Sunnyside Grizzlies, Sept. 25.

Sunnyside took an early lead after capitalizing on the Blackhawks' mistakes. Recovering a fumbled kickoff return, the Grizzlies got on the scoreboard after running back Fernando Cid-Reyes scored a 20-yard touchdown. On Cheney's first drive, a Sunnyside defender intercepted a pass from Blackhawks quarterback Josh Martin. The Grizzlies Nico Valle had a 2-yard touchdown, followed by a successful extra point to give Sunnyside...