Soccer success depends on developing youth

Cheney's early season focus is on defense, gives up first two goals against Pullman

A youth movement is afoot for the Cheney High boys' soccer team.

The 2016 Blackhawks have just one senior, John Beale, listed on its 18-player roster. Compare that to last year's team with eight soon-to-be graduates on a squad that went 12-7-1 overall, 9-3 in Great Northern League play and lost a 1-0 shootout on the road to Quincy in regionals.

This year's team carries five freshmen, but also features a good mix of sophomores and juniors - seven who return with varsity playing time.

It all translates into a sense of newness for this year's Blackhawks - beginning with first time high school hea...

 

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