Awards Night

The team ended the season with awards on Monday night which included everyone with academic, letter, state, captain, most improved and most inspirational awards given out.
Our captains:

• Aaron
• Nash
• Jacob
• Sydney
• Savannah
• Sarah. 

They had the privilege of handing out our 'most' awards, which are voted on by the team:
Most Improved -- DJ and Mariah
Most Inspirational -- Anika and Doyoung (pictured to right with coaches)

It was a special night for all, but we try to spotlight the seniors for a good send off, which included 14 of our athletes. Their leadership and determination will be missed in the years to come, but they have left a great impression and legacy on the younger athletes and the program as a whole. (Picture to left with their 'new' jerseys as a thank you)

One of our most prestigious awards is the Blackhawk Award (The Rock), which doesn't get to be handed out every year. This awards embodies our core ideas of team, leadership, and love of our sport. An athlete has to be committed and dedicated to receive this award. This year we had two athletes who fit with those from the past. They were Aaron and Savannah. (Picture to right)

We would like to wish the best of luck to Sanne who will be racing this weekend at BorderClash, which is a great event that puts the best runners from Oregon and Washington against each other at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Or.

Next up is our 3rd annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Morning, we hope you will be able to join us for this great event that sponsors the Cheney Food Bank and Cheney XC.

Once again we would like to thank everyone for a great season and support throughout. To our parents, you are a huge reason why we are so successful, all of your planning of social events makes this team better and the kids love it, we thank you. Also thank you to the community for your support.

Girls Team 2nd at State!

On Saturday the Cheney XC girls team brought home the highest finish in school history at the state meet by getting 2nd overall only behind Sehome. It was a highly competitive team battle in which only 18 points separated 2nd from 5th place. With the goal of getting a trophy the girls team was thrilled when it was announced they were 2nd after racing very well.

Once again the Blackhawks were led by Sanne who finished 3rd overall in 18:46 and earned her second trip to BorderClash were the top runners from Washington and Oregon race against each other. Continuing to run together in races Amie (20th 19:32) and Kinsey (22nd 19:35) capped off very strong seasons. After having a fast race last week Mariah (55th 20:26) finished off an impressive freshman season which saw a huge improvement from 24:00 at her first race of the year. Rounding out the top 5 scorers was Senior Captain Savannah (61st 20:34) in her last XC race in a Blackhawks jersey. Amanda (66th 20:39), running 6th for the Blackhawks had a strong showing improving her time from last year at state by 43 seconds. And 7th for the Blackhawks was Anika (92nd 21:14) who completed a good season and stayed healthy throughout. Team standings:

1. Sehome -- 86
2. Cheney -- 120
3. Bellingham -- 134
4. Interlake -- 136

On the boys side, the Blackhawks finished off an excellent season with good performances at the state meet finishing 12th overall as a team. This raced showed the parity at the 2A level with only 62 points separating 5th from 12th place. Having one of the best pack times of the race, 41 seconds, the Blackhawks continued to race well together. Leading the boys in his last XC race was Senior Captain Jacob (46th 16:51) racing with determination from the gun. Senior Captain Aaron (63rd 17:02) completed the season with great improvement from last year because of his off-season running. Just edged out by Aaron was Devon (64th 17:02) who also had a big summer and improved his time from last year at state by 29 seconds.  Running in his 4th XC State Championships Senior Captain Nash (67th 17:04) is in rare company and will be remembered for his fearlessness on the course. Finishing off the scorers for the Blackhawks and once again showing his improvement throughout the season, his first race was 19:38, was Corey (101st 17:31). Running 6th was Nick (129th 18:22) with a strong time for a freshman and 7th was James (134th 18:30) who has raced very hard all year long. Team standing:

1. Sehome -- 92
2. Lindbergh -- 103
3. Bellingham -- 159 (6th man: #73)
4. Mark Morris -- 159 (6th man: #84)

Thanks to all the parents, athletes, and fans who came to watch State on Saturday. Some important dates to keep in mind:

• 11/13 -- Hoedown at Beeler's 6pm-9pm
• 11/15 -- Awards night at CHS potluck 6pm-8pm
• 11/25 -- Turkey Trot, don't forget to register for the 3rd annual trot!!

KHQ News...

This morning Sanne was on KHQ's morning news. Click here to view the video. (If it doesn't automatically show up scroll through the 'Top Videos')