Cheney tries to improve position for soccer playoffs

If the Cheney High boys’ soccer team is hoping to improve its playoff standing, there’s no better time than now to go on a little winning streak.

The Blackhawks currently sit in fourth-place in the Great Northern League at 3-4, nine points, 7-5 overall. They’re three games ahead of winless Clarkston and two games, six points behind third-place West Valley, but head coach Morgan Hartanov thinks his team has the quality and ability to set their sights higher.

Cheney maintained its position with a split of games last week, blanking Clarkston 4-0 on the road but suffering a 3-0 setback at West Val...