Blake sees potential in speedy CHS softball team

By JOHN McCALLUM

Editor

Until the weather improves enough for some batting cage action, the keys to early-season success for the Cheney softball team are pretty simple—pitching and defense.

But then again, mastery of those elements spells success even after the Lady Hawks' hitting comes around.

Fourth-year head coach Gary Blake said it's only been in the last couple weeks that his team has been able to get onto the field, set up the batting cages, and take some swings. With much of hitting being about repetition, it's kept the Lady Hawks from fully realizing their potential, and being able to...