UNCASVILLE, Conn. (January 20, 2009) - Bacon Academy of Colchester has been
selected as the Connecticut Sun High School Girls' Basketball Team of the
Week, presented by WFSB Channel 3 and Friday Night Frenzy, in association
with Camaro Signs of Yantic, for the week of January 12-18.The Bobcats rolled to their 10th straight victory on January 16th, getting 16 points and 10 rebounds from McKenzie Hyde in a 53-27 win over Putnam. Mary Corrado added 10 points in the win over the Clippers. Currently 12-1 overall, Bacon Academy also beat Woodstock Academy 70-42 on January 13th.
This is the third season the Connecticut Sun has recognized a Team of the Week. Each winner will receive a commemorative plaque and a congratulatory letter from Connecticut Sun coach Mike Thibault.
The Team of the Week is part of a series of initiatives undertaken by the Connecticut Sun to highlight local high school girls' basketball, where future WNBA stars are already competing. The Sun also host a CIAC Championship luncheon, and recognize the four CIAC Class champions during a ceremony at halftime of a regular season game.
The Sun have been one of the most successful teams in the WNBA, winning more games than any team in the league since 2003 and have qualified for the playoffs every year. Season ticket plans for 2009 are on sale now and can be reserved by calling a Sun Ticket Sales Representative at 1.877.SUN.TIXX, e-mailing the Sun at tickets@connecticutsun.com or visiting www.connecticutsun.com.
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