Blackhawks look to reach podium at state

Cheney High’s track and field teams have an opportunity at this weekend’s state track meet to do something they haven’t done collectively in several years — the chance to make a little noise when it comes to podium placement as a team.

Both Blackhawks boys’ and girls’ squads will be sending decent numbers to the Star State 2A/3A/4A track and field meet this Thursday — Saturday at Mount Tahoma High School. Both teams will be sending six to compete in individual events, along with two relay teams for the boys and one for the girls.

“We’re going to get to state and score some points,” Blackhawks...