Closing in on lofty goal

The Cheney boys cross country team came into the 2024 season driven by both experience and history.

And on Saturday, Nov. 9 in Pasco they'll reach the finish line at the state 3A championships.

"They have aspirations to be the first (Cheney) state champion team since 1989," head coach Derek Slaughter said prior to the season.

The Blackhawks arrive with that goal within reach following what might be considered an upset team title Nov. 2 in the District 6 championships at Veterans Memorial Golf Course in Walla Walla.

Cheney had a relatively easy time of it topping their most recent nemesis, Mt....