Cheney Blackhawks (Cheney, WA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Lewis & Clark Tigers (Spokane, WA), 8-1 in a league challenge.

The Blackhawks now own a 8-6 record. They take the field next when they travel to Ridgeline for a 2A/3A/4A Greater Spokane challenge on Tuesday, April 23. Cheney will battle a Falcons squad coming off a 8-6 league loss to Mead (Spokane, WA). The Falcons record now stands at 6-7.

With the loss, Lewis & Clark falls to 2-10 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Gonzaga Prep (Spokane, WA) to battle the Bullpups in a 2A/3A/4A Greater Spokane challenge on Tuesday, April 23. The Bullpups enter the challenge with a record of 2-13. Gonzaga Prep lost 16-15 in their recent league challenge against Ferris (Spokane, WA)