Johnson resigns as Lady Blackhawks hoops coach

For the third time in four years, the Cheney High School girls’ basketball program is searching for a new head coach.

Former head coach J.T. Johnson was forced to step down in June after just one year at the Lady Blackhawks’ helm due to a clause in his state employment contract triggered by a desire to take early retirement. CHS athletics director Gregg Hare said they knew about the clause and potential for Johnson’s retirement when he was hired in 2015, but at the time were told there would be no issue regarding Johnson continuing as Cheney’s coach.

Johnson, who has worked in education for al...