Cheney hoops teams sweep GSL's Shadle Park

Thanks to a last second shot, both Cheney High School varsity basketball teams earned pre-Christmas wins against Shadle Park.

Nick Berman hit a jumper at the buzzer to propel the Blackhawks past the visiting Highlanders of the Greater Spokane League, 60-59, while Maggie Smith led a balanced scoring attack in the Lady Blackhawks easy 74-41 pasting of the Shadle girls.

Thomas Baycroft led Cheney with 14 points, with Berman adding 13 in the tight boys’ game. Cheney owned a 38-35 halftime lead, but went into the final eight minutes tied at 45. Devin Cook scored 12 points with Camden VerStrate addi...