Blackhawks' boys' tennis opens with losses to Pullman, West Valley

By JOHN McCALLUM

Editor

The Cheney boys' tennis team enters the 2010 campaign with a balance of varsity experience, up and coming younger talent and numbers. With 33 turning out, including seven seniors and four freshmen, head coach Jesse Erickson will have plenty of material for success – for this season and beyond.

Seven varsity players return from last year's squad, but like the girls team, several of those played doubles last year. The challenge this year will be to get their minds into the singles game.

Junior David Denenny moves up from the No. 2 slot to No. 1 this season. Senior Tanner...