SPOKANE VALLEY — The Cheney High School wrestling team continues to plow through the opposition after nearly nailing the number one spot at the West Valley Wrestle-Rama on Saturday, Dec. 14.
The Blackhawks dominated in the first four matches, beating West Valley-Spokane 54-27, including eight pins.
Next on Cheney’s menu was Lakeside, who the Blackhawks destroyed 57-16 with six pins and three decisions.
In the third match the Blackhawks steamrolled Quincy 64-9, followed by a more balanced 47-30 defeat of Eastmont to advance to the final match against Lake City.
And it was a tight championship match against the Timberwolves, who ultimately prevailed 33-31.
“We came up just short in the championship match which had an exciting finish and great atmosphere,” Cheney head wrestling coach Jason Connor said. “It came down to the last match of the night to decide it. Lake City wrestled well and was our only dual loss last season as well.”
Overall in the tournament, Cheney had 25 pins, tying with Lakeside and second only to Lake City’s 31 pins.
Blackhawks Hunter Despino, Dylan Straley — who went 4-0 but sat out the final match — Teagan Simon, Jackson Showalter, and Blake Seubert all went undefeated.
“Ashton Geiger stepped up huge for us in the finals with a pin and keeping us in the match while filling in for Straley,” Connor said.
Lee Hughes can be reached at lee@cheneyfreepress.com.
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