Cheney swimmers place third at districts in Moses Lake

The Cheney High School girls swimming team appears to peaking at the right time — in the postseason.

The Blackhawks turned in some of their best times of the season last Friday and Saturday at district competition in Moses Lake, finishing third overall in the team standings behind Ellensburg and district champion Pullman. In the process, Cheney will be sending two individuals and two relay teams to the 2A state meet Nov. 10-11 at the Federal Way Aquatics Center.

Courtney Hanson and Isabell Williams both qualified for state in individual events. Hanson finished second in the 100-yard freestyle...