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Cheney High’s girls golf team placed third at the fourth Great Northern League tournament with 147 points on May 3. West Valley took first with 227. Using the Stableford scoring system, Katarina Ljubisic tied for second overall with 48 strokes. Alyssa Amann from West Valley earned first with 58. After this performance, Ljubisic ranks third overall in the GNL with an average of 47 points. Amann is also first in the league with 54. Other competitors for the Blackhawks included Halle Sargent, earning 30 points. Shelby Draper (...
The Cheney High School boys golf team had a good showing at the first round of districts at MeadowWood Golf Course in Liberty Lake on May 7 as three golfers advanced to the second round. Tyler Koohns took second overall with 72 strokes for the Blackhawks. Eric Martin from Pullman was the only other competitor in front, hitting for 71 strokes. Thomas Baycroft placed fourth with 76 and Nate Koohns earned fifth with 77. The three Blackhawks competed on Wednesday, May 9, at the Liberty Lake Golf Course. The top seven advance to...
Before traveling to districts in Pullman this Friday, May 7, the Cheney High School boys tennis team had two wins against East Valley and West Valley while also falling to Clarkston. The first match was at Clarkston on Tuesday, May 1, where Cheney lost 5-2. “It was kind of a mixed bag,” head coach Jesse Erickson said about the lineup. Hunter Pohl played at the No. 1 singles spot and fell 6-1, 6-2. Logan Ray lost 6-0, 6-0 in No. 3 while Jared Adams lost 6-1, 6-3 and Jairus Kuhn lost 6-1, 7-5 in their respective single spo...
With the regular season winding down, the Cheney High School girls tennis team picked their first Great Northern League win in the last match with a 4-3 victory over West Valley on Monday, May 7. No individual scores were available as of press time. Previously in the week, the Blackhawks had a 5-2 loss to Clarkston on May 1, followed by falling 7-0 to East Valley on May 3. Against the Bantams, there was a win on both the doubles and single side. The No. 1 doubles that featured Nika Kauwe and Zab Potter won 6-3, 6-2. In the...
Cheney High School’s boys soccer team ended their season in a shootout, which was the way most of their games went this season. This time it was against Clarkston in a 2-1 loss in the first round of the Great Northern League playoffs. “The game was a microcosm of our entire season,” head coach Rene Caro said. “We are the better team for a majority of the game. However, a quick mental lapse costs us the lead and eventually, the game. I’m proud of the effort my boys put in throughout the season. It’s easy when your team wins a...
If somebody needs an excuse to walk their dog, the fourth annual 5K-9 Fun Run/Walk in Airway Heights is a perfect reason to get your pet out of the house and enjoy the day. The fun run and walk, sponsored by Ginnie O’s Dog and Cat Grooming, takes place on May 19 at 9 a.m. with check-in beginning at 8 a.m. “We hope to see you all there making memories,” Ginnie O’s said. There will be two routes to choose from, including a 1.5-mile walk or run and the official 5K route for the dogs that are able to go the extra distanc...
With postseason competition on the horizon, the Cheney High School boys soccer team wrapped up the regular season last week with a 1-0 loss to West Valley on Tuesday, April 24, and a 2-1 loss to East Valley on Saturday, April 28. Against West Valley, the Blackhawks weren't able to find the back of the net but the Eagles found it during the 13th minute of the game. The goal ended up being the only score of the game, giving West Valley the 1-0 win. "The season has been hard on...
The last time that the Cheney High’s boys tennis team faced Pullman, they fell 7-0. But during the rematch on April 24, the Blackhawks picked up two games against the Greyhounds and lost 5-2. “It was a lot closer than the first time,” head coach Jesse Erickson said. “Overall I felt really good about our performance.” Picking up one of the wins against Pullman was Hunter Pohl at No. 3 singles, losing 2-6 in the first set, but staging a comeback by winning the second 7-6 (7-5) and the ultimate tiebreaker 13-11. “Hunter h...
Playing at home seemed to pay off for the Cheney High School boys golf team as they shot their season best score of 436, tying for first place with Pullman at the third Great Northern League tournament of the year at the Fairways Golf Course. Nate Koohns and Thomas Baycroft tied for third overall with 77 strokes. Dane Bednar (Pullman) and Trail Thompson (East Valley) tied for first with 76. Tyler Koohns earned fifth with 78 strokes to round off the top-5 performances for...
The Cheney High School girls tennis team took on Pullman last week on April 24, and fell 7-0 to the Greyhounds. This was the only match during the week as the Blackhawks also played at the Inland Empire tournament that took place at various locations in Spokane. Against Pullman, Danica Gary competed in the top singles spot and lost 6-1 in both sets. Chloe Lerch played in the No. 2 spot and fell 6-2, 3-6 while Sarianne Winters played at No. 3 and lost 6-1, 6-2. Rounding off singles competition was Brayden York-Akiu at No. 4,...
The Horton-Strength Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3386 in Airway Heights came up with an idea to help involve kids in the arts that would also decorate their building at 1307 Loffler St. The organization sent out a letter to surrounding schools that invited students to create murals to display outside their building. The murals had to be done on 4x8-foot sheets of plywood and could be constructed in either portrait or landscape orientation. The only other requirement was that...
After being rained out for a week, the Cheney High School boys tennis team played in four matches within five days along with a tournament in Post Falls. CHS is currently in third-place in the Great Northern League with a 2-2 conference record and 6-3 overall. The Blackhawks went 2-2 on the week by defeating East Valley and Clarkston. Cheney also lost to undefeated Pullman and West Valley. "You really don't want to do that many in a row," head coach Jesse Erickson said. "I am...
The Cheney High School boys soccer team was handed two Great Northern League losses last week against Pullman and Clarkston, bringing their conference record to 2-8 and 3-10 overall. Against Pullman, freshman Dillon Newbry scored a goal for the Blackhawks en route to a 2-1 loss. The Greyhounds scored early in the game due to a deflected shot, taking the 1-0 lead. Just before the half, Cheney got on the scoreboard with the goal from Newbry and the assist to sophomore Alexander Torres, tying it at 1-1. “The second half was a v...
The Cheney High School girls tennis team fell in two Great Northern League matches this past week against East Valley and West Valley. The Blackhawks are now 2-6 overall and 0-4 in the league. Against the Knights on April 18, Cheney collected two wins on the day. The first one was from Brayden York-Akui in No. 4 singles by defeating Brooke Young 6-3, 7-5. The next win was in No. 1 doubles with Nika Kauwe and Zab Potter defeating Jessica Hoe and Maddie Henderson 6-2, 6-0. Danica Gary (0-6, 5-7), Chloe Lerch (5-7, 2-6) and...
For some reason, this winter seemed to be extra long to me. I would dread going outside because I just hate being cold. Every time winter rolls around, I always question myself why I live here. The cold just makes me cranky. The only time that I appreciate the snow is Christmas, so by Dec. 26, I want it to be gone. That never happens though. So this past two weeks, nothing has made me happier than walking outside and feeling the warm sunshine. I guess that is the only positive thing about the dreaded cold months, it makes...
The Eastern Washington University Downtown Student Gallery is showcasing 13 EWU bachelor of arts and bachelor of fine arts studio art major students for the Art Senior Capstone. The exhibit runs until May 12. The gallery is located at 402 Second St and is open Monday through Fridays from noon – 5 p.m....
Airway Heights has had some history in the water business and the council set into motion an agreement with the city of Spokane to extend that for two more years. The amendment has already been in place for years, but Airway Heights is constructing a new intertie with Spokane in the meantime while trying to find a permanent solution to their water supply issue. City Manager Albert Tripp, city attorney Stanley Schwartz and Public Works Director Kevin Anderson have been...
The Cheney High School boys soccer team went 1-1 during the week with a 3-2 victory over West Valley followed by a 2-1 loss to East Valley. The Blackhawks are now 2-6 in the GNL and 3-8 overall. On April 10 at West Valley, the Eagles got on the board early with a goal five minutes into the contest. The Blackhawks finally responded in the 30th minute with a goal from senior Joel Solanke following a free kick from junior Noah Schorzman, tying the game at 1-1. West Valley scored shortly after and regained a 2-1 lead, but it...
In between the rain showers, the Cheney High School girls tennis team was able to compete in three matches this past week. The Blackhawks went 0-3 after visiting Deer Park and Clarkston and hosting Pullman. The first match was on April 9 at Deer Park, where Cheney lost 3-2. Two doubles teams collected wins for the Blackhawks. The No. 1 team of Jazi Daily and Divinity Lomazzi won 6-3 in both sets. The No. 3 dou of including Brayden York-Akiu and Alysin Simons claimed a 6-2, 6-4 victory. In singles, No. 1 Nika Kauwe lost 7-6,...
Junior Thomas Baycroft represented Cheney High School well at the Palouse Ridge Invitational on April 12 by tying for first overall as an individual, with Jack Plaster from Gonzaga Prep with 72 strokes. As a team, Cheney ended the tournament with 390 strokes and placed 19th out of 26. Gonzaga Prep took first overall with a 309. Junior Nate Koohns score an 87 while junior Jack Kallem collected a 104. Junior Nate Elliot (127) and junior Chasen Letellier (133) rounded off the competition for Cheney. “With some nicer weather w...
The Airway Heights Planning Commission had a straight-forward meeting on April 11 that included two public hearings. The first one was on the Garfield street project. The city performed a SEPA review for the second phase of the project that includes reconstructing Russel Road to Sprague Avenue. There were no citizen comments. The second hearing concerned the Sunset Elementary School expansion that also included a SEPA review. The added construction includes 10 classrooms, a new gymnasium, improved security entrance and...
Just on the outskirts of Airway Heights, there is a facility called Dachshund Rescue NW that has been operating since 1991. But it isn't like any other kind of place, as it is operated by volunteer Margo Mossburg at her own farm and she rescues a specific kind of breed. "I started this because too many were being put down," Mossburg said. "I grew up with the breed and I decided to rescue them." It took about 10 years to prove to other outlets that Mossburg was running a real...
A public hearing was held at the Airway Heights April 16 City Council meeting on proposed grant applications to the state Recreation and Conservation Office for improvements to the future recreation center. The organizations included are the grants wildlife recreation and the athletic faculties programs. According to JC Kennedy, parks, recreation and community services director, the goal is to use these grants is to help improve the multi-purpose baseball and softball fields at the center. The funds would help add fencing,...
It has been three years in the making, but there is a unique business in Airway Heights that people may not even realize is there. Savage Boar Spirits, located at 11902 West 21st Ave., makes vodka with wheat from local farms in the West Plains. Ironically, the operators of the business, John Barrom, along with wife and husband Alex and Brenda Wilbur, didn't know how to make alcohol before going into this career field. Alex Wilbur left a teaching job at Gonzaga University to...
Road width at Highland Village living complex was once again the subject o discussion by the Airway Heights City Council, this time at their April 9 study session. Highland Village is set to be a living area of “cottage style” houses as a possible option for residents currently living in the city’s accident potential zone (APZ). The designers of the area were requesting to change the width of the roads from 40 feet to 32, which stays within the national fire code. In previous discussions, Fire Chief Mitch Metzger and Polic...
