Boy's tennis split matches

CHENEY-Cheney opened season play with a loss and a win in nonleague action. The Blackhawks dropped a 5-2 match at West Valley on March 15 and then beat Shadle Park by the identical 5-2 score at home on March 17 to even their record at 1–1.

"Both contests were very closely contested. Our boys narrowly came up shy on a few close games against West Valley, including five tie-breakers. Unfortunately, we only won two of the five, but the outcome of those tie-breakers could have easily reversed the team score," coach Dan Estock said. "Our match against Shadle Park included an unusual amount of games go to duece and two matches go a full three sets."

All of the doubles teams chalked up a 'W' against Shadle Park. Brandon Blazekovic at first singles and Jacob Estock at singles recorded wins too.

Coach Estock was pleased with the boy's effort and was especially happy for his third doubles team of Kaiden Vollan and Taylor Denton.

"They won their match 6-4, 6-4-they are both determined to get better every day," Estock said. "I'm so glad they got this win so they can see the results of their hard work."

Up next is a home match with the East Valley Knights.

"I expect we will see some more great match-ups," Estock said. "I'm feeling really confident in our boys. With a couple of games under our belts and home court advantage again, I like our chances."

Cheney battled it out with East Valley on Tuesday, March 22, but the results were not available at press time. The Blackhawks host Central Valley at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 24.