BASKETBALL:
Stinson’s 27 paces Cheney boys
It’s just six games into the 2022-23 schedule and the Cheney boys’ basketball team has equaled its win total from the previous season following a 53-43 non-league win over Southridge from Kennewick.
Led by the 27 points from Evan Stinson, the Blackhawks (4-2) led just 20-15 at halftime but used a 20-7 third quarter to get a big lead and withstand a Suns rally in the final quarter. Jakeb Vallance added 10 points for Cheney.
“It was good to come out and take care of business at home,” head coach Travis Peevey wrote in an email. “My biggest concern was coming out flat and unfocused because of Christmas break but we executed our game plan well and had another solid defensive effort.”
The Blackhawks conclude the “holiday break” with three games in as many days. They met West Valley – hosts of their Spokane Valley tournament — Dec. 28, face Colfax in that same tournament Dec. 29 at 1:30 p.m. Wenatchee visits for a 5 p.m. game Friday, Dec. 30, a contest rescheduled following an earlier weather postponement.
Sloan leads Cheney over Southridge
The Cheney girls evened their non-league record at 3-3 following a 43-31 victory Dec. 21 at home against Kennewick’s Southridge.
The Blackhawks’ Tatum Sloan led all scorers with 19 points and Cheney clamped down on defense, outscoring the Suns 15-1 in the third quarter.
Cheney (3-3) played West Valley on Dec. 28 and Colville, Dec. 29 both in the West Valley Holiday Tournament. The Blackhawks host Wenatchee, Jan. 2 at 3:30 p.m. in game a rescheduled due to weather postponement.
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Medical Lake boys still seek first win
The Medical Lake boys’ basketball team remained winless following a Dec. 21 loss, 52-34 on the road in a non-league game to Connell.
There were no additional details provided on the game that left the Cardinals 0-6.
Medical Lake will try to earn their first victory at the West Valley Holiday Tournament in Spokane Valley. The Cardinals played Bonners Ferry Dec. 27 and East Valley Dec. 28. They return to Northeast A League play Jan. 3 hosting Colville.
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Luat scores 27, but Cards fall at Ferris
A bad second quarter determined the fate for the Medical Lake girls in their non-league basketball game at Greater Spokane League Ferris as the Saxons outscored the Cardinals 17-4 on the way to a 55-44 win.
“We had one bad quarter, but played right with them other than that,” head coach Brett Ward wrote in an email.
The Cardinals’ Charde Luat led all scorers with 23 points, a total the included three 3-pointers.
“It’s been good experience for our girls playing these bigger schools and realizing we are right there with all of them,” Ward said.
Medical Lake (1-0 NEA, 3-3 overall) played in the West Valley Holiday Tournament where they met Shadle Park. Dec. 27 and Northport, Dec. 28. They return to league play hosting Colville on Jan. 3.
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WRESTLING:
Cheney has notable Tri-County finishes
Cheney emerged from the Dec. 22 Tri-County wrestling tournament at Central Valley High School with some notable finishes.
Anthony Moore-Carr had the top finish among a handful of Blackhawks, finishing third at 220 pounds with a 6-3 record.
“Anthony Moore had a great tournament as is getting better every week after coming back from illness and injuries,” head coach Jason Connor wrote in an email.
Stevie Rasmussen (170) finished 5-4 and lost in the third round of the consolation bracket. “Stevie is never out of a match if he can get on top. He had two come-from-behind pins at CV,” Connor said.
Jacob Estock took a 2-0 record into the quarterfinals at 132 pounds where he lost his next two bouts but drew praise from Connor. “Jacob Estok is really developing a physical style of wrestling which is fun to watch.”
Aiden Jackson won three of his first four bouts in the 120-pound class falling in Round 3 of the consolation bracket.
“Aiden Jackson is a scrappy freshman and just needs a little more mat time to know when he is trouble or can wrestle through positions without getting caught,” Connor said.
Finally, Jalisca Holmgren was second place in the 125-pound girls bracket. “She is one of the hardest workers in the room,” Connor said.
The Blackhawks wrestled at Hanford, Dec. 29 and compete at a tournament in Freeman for following day.
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Cards earn pair of 2nds at Tri-County
Medical Lake finished eighth at the Dec. 22 Tri-County tournament at Central Valley High School, head coach Garrett Raulston reported.
The Cardinals had a pair of runner-up finishes from Gavin Chaffee at 285 pounds and Hudson Raulston (120). Shadrach Mason (138) was fifth while Carsen Buenzli (145) was a consolation champ in his weight with Abram Kane fourth at 106.
Medical Lake concludes 2022 competing at the Winter Cup in Hanford, Dec. 28-29 starting at 9 a.m. each day.
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