CHS boys hope to move up seeding ladder

The Cheney boys’ basketball team locked up at least a home playoff game with a pair of wins last week. The Blackhawks extended a one-point halftime lead by outscoring East Valley 31-21 in the second half to down the host Knights 58-49 Tuesday, and followed that with a 78-56 blowout of visiting Colville Thursday.

Cheney’s tight defense frustrated the Knights (4-7, 8-11) Tuesday, preventing any good inside opportunities and limiting East Valley to outside shooting. Meanwhile the Blackhawks’ offense was able to penetrate and get easy baskets, particularly Eric Igbinoba’s second half effort where...