Cheney Free Press -

History will tell you that Medical Lake head track and field coach Gene Blankenship is never shy at making bold predictions like foreseeing success.

But as he approaches the 2023 season the veteran leader who has overseen immense accomplishments for the Cardinals in both track and cross country is playing his cards close to the down vest he might wear navigating the winter weather that does not want to let go.

Already more than a week into preparation for the season, Blankenship has to rely on the past to even hint at what Medical Lake will accomplish in the near future.

Normally his teams...