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Chicago Sky Weekly Update

July 2, 2007 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Chicago Sky News Release


CHICAGO - Following a three-game west coast road trip, the WNBA Chicago Sky (8-8) will make appearances at Taste of Chicago on July 4 and 6, then take on the Washington Mystics (5-11) for the third time this season on Saturday, July 7 at 7 p.m. at the UIC Pavilion. The team heads to Indianapolis the next day to face the Indiana Fever (11-4) on Sunday, July 8 at 5 p.m.

The Sky's road trip netted the team two wins and landed them tied for third place in the WNBA's Eastern Conference. On June 26, the Sky lost 94-76 to the Seattle Storm (8-7). Three days later, the Sky defeated the Western Conference-leading Sacramento Monarchs (11-6) in an intense, double overtime game, avenging their two-point loss just two weeks prior. Jia Perkins set franchise and career records with 39 points, the most points scored by a player in a WNBA game so far this season. Her 10 assists also tied franchise and career records, and she became the first player in WNBA history with 30+ points and 10 assists in a single game. Perkins' five 3-pointers were a franchise record and tied her career high. Coming into the game, Perkins was averaging 5.9 points and 1.2 assists per game.

Less than 48 hours later, the Sky battled the Los Angeles Sparks (7-8) to a regulation tie and won the game in overtime, 74-71. Candice Dupree made a 16'-shot at the end of regulation to force overtime and had a game-high 24 points and 11 rebounds. Perkins finished the night with 15 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocked shots. Center Chasity Melvin added 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals, which would have been a franchise record, if not for rookie Armintie Price's record-setting 5 steals. Price also had 9 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists.

INJURY REPORT

Chicago Sky guard Dominique Canty injured her right ankle just before halftime in the Sky's game against the Washington Mystics on Saturday night, June 23. Doctors determined that the ankle is sprained. She is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against Washington.

CALLING ALL COACHES, REFS & TRAINERS

The Sky will host a Coaches, Refs & Trainers Clinic on July 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sky training facility at the Solheim Center, 930 N. Wells. The clinic will feature Sky coaching staff and trainers, and James Capers, Jr., 15-year NBA referee. Attendees will break into coaches/refs/trainer groups for sessions, then do a joint Q&A with all instructors. Sessions include: video scouting, chalk talk, pre- game strategy with players, practice drills, tips on making calls, communicating with players and coaches, keeping athletes on the court and treating injuries. Price is $30 and includes clinic, ticket to 7/12 game against the Detroit Shock at 7 p.m. at UIC Pavilion, and a Sky portfolio. Additional tickets to the game are $12. Call Shelli Anderson to register, at 312-994-5980 or email her at sanderson@chicagosky.net.

HOMETOWN HEROES

Chicago Police and Fire Departments are set to have a friendly pre-game (3-5 p.m.) basketball tournament in a before the July 7 Sky vs. Mystics game at UIC Pavilion. The tournament is part of the Sky's "Hometown Heroes Night," which will pay tribute to Chicago's hardworking and courageous police and fire men and women. At halftime, the Sky will honor the family of Blair Holt, a Chicago high school student killed on a CTA bus in early May. Holt saved fellow classmate Tiara Reed from gun fire at the expense of his own life. Holt's father, Ronald, is a policeman and his mother, Anita, is a firefighter. A portion of the proceeds from every purchased ticket will be donated to the Gold Badge Society, Ignite the Spirit and the Blair Holt Scholarship fund.

LUCKY NUMBER 7

The Sky is offering a special ticket promotion since Saturday's game is on 7/7/07. Fans can purchase any regular price ticket and get up to three additional tickets in that same section for $7 each.

CHICAGO SKY AROUND TOWN

Taste of Chicago: Chicago Sky players, coaches and staff will be meeting with fans, signing autographs and conducting clinics at the new Sports Pavilion at the Taste of Chicago. The new Sports Pavilion is located adjacent to the Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park. On Wednesday, July 4, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. catch Assistant Coach Stephanie White, Armintie Price, Stephanie Raymond and Sky Guy. On Friday, July 6 from 3 to 4 p.m. Assistant Coach Roger Reding, Chasity Melvin, Dominique Canty, the Sky Drum Line and Sky Guy will be at the Taste.

Chicago Public Libarary: From 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, Sky forward Kayte Christensen will appear at the Near North Branch (310 W. Division Street) as part of the team's summer reading program partnership with the Chicago Public Library (CPL). On Friday, July 6 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Sky forward Liz Moeggenberg will appear at the Logan Square Branch (3030 W. Fullerton Ave.) to read to children and encourage participation in the CPL's summer reading program.

Game On!: Chicago Sky guard Claire Coggins will attend the Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls on Friday, July 6 from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. to meet with camp attendees and sign autographs. The Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls is located at 250 Washington in Lake Forest on the football field behind the old Halas Hall. Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls is the first of its kind, distinguishable from all other private summer day camps in the area by its concentration on the thrill of multi sport play and competitive development.

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