Blackhawks haul in season's first slow pitch softball victory, winning streak

Blackhawks handle G-Prep 18-7 for program’s first ‘W’

John McCallum, Managing Editor | Last updated Oct 03, 2019 1:35pm0

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CHENEY – And just like that, the Cheney High school slow pitch softball team has its first ever win in its inaugural season.

And not just its first win. The Lady Blackhawks’ 18-7 thumping of Gonzaga Prep on Sept. 24 precipitated the team’s first winning streak — which as of press time Tuesday, Oct. 1, stood at three.

Cheney followed the win at Gonzaga Prep with an 8-7 win over visiting North Central on Sept. 26 and kept the ball rolling with a rally for a 14-5 win over fellow Greater Spokane League 2A opponent East Valley on Sept. 30. The Lady Blackhawks banged out 38 hits in the three games....