Cheney’s final week of work in the regular season of the Greater Spokane League — both on the road — helped earn the Blackhawks at least one more night of play.

Cheney traveled and lost 3-2 to Gonzaga Prep (5-3 GSL, 8-7 overall) on Oct. 25 before wrapping up their schedule with a 3-0 win at North Central (1-8, 4-11) Oct. 27 on Senior Night.

 The Blackhawks (4-5, 10-6) had to rally twice to force the fifth set at G-Prep (13-25, 25-23, 20-25, 26-24, 18-16). “The match was a battle. We went to five sets and showed another level of grit and heart not yet seen by these athletes,” head...