Sacramento Monarchs Weekly
May 13, 2008 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Sacramento Monarchs News Release
MONARCHS RECENT TRANSACTIONS
2-06-08: Atlanta Dream selected guard Kristin Haynie in the 2008 WNBA Expansion Draft.
3-03-08: Re-signed forwards Rebekkah Brunson and Nicole Powell to four-year contracts.
Re-signed forward Linda Frölich
3-04-08: Re-signed guard Ticha Penicheiro.
3-31-08: Re-signed forward DeMya Walker.
4-09-08: Selected forward/center Laura Harper in the first round (10th overall) of the 2008 WNBA Draft.
Selected guard A'Quonesia Franklin (38th overall), center Izabela Piekarska (40th overall) and guard Charel Allen (43rd overall) in the third round of the 2008 WNBA Draft.
4-17-08: Signed forwards Dionne Marsh and Janie Mitchell as a free agents.
4-18-08: Signed guard Amy Sanders as a free agent.
4-29-08: Waived guard Amy Sanders.
5-01-08: Waived forward Janie Mitchell.
5-12-08: Waived forward Dionne Marsh; signed center Valeriya Berezhynska as a free agent.
MONARCHS OPENING NIGHT
On Saturday, May 17, the Monarchs open the 2008 WNBA season against the San Antonio Silver Stars in a rematch of the first round of the 2007 WNBA West Conference Playoffs. The Monarchs all-time record against San Antonio stands at 23-16, including a 14-6 tally at home.
MONARCHS PRESEASON RECAP
Sacramento Monarchs 70, Seattle Storm 68
Friday, May 2, 2008, 7:00 P.M. PDT at ARCO Arena
Sacramento out-rebounded their opponent 37-32.
The Monarchs gained an eight-point lead late in the fourth quarter to help close out the game.
Kara Lawson shot 6-12 from the field for 18 points and 5 assists.
Rebekkah Brunson recorded 11 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals and a block.
Rookie Charel Allen finished with 8 points on 4-6 shooting, 3 rebounds and 2 steals.
Washington Mystics 90, Sacramento Monarchs 82
Monday, May 5, 2008, 4:00 P.M. PDT at University of Tampa (Tampa, Fla.)
Monarchs guard Kara Lawson paced all scorers with 21 points on 7-of-16 shooting from the floor, including sinking 2-of-6 three-point basket attempts.
Forward/center Adrian Williams-Strong notched 15 points on 5-of-9 made baskets from the floor and 5-of-7 made free throw attempts.
Rookie center Izabela Piekarska made 2-of-3 shots from three-point range en route to scoring 11 points to go along with her five rebounds.
Veteran La'Tangela Atkinson and newcomer Charel Allen led the team with seven rebounds apiece.
Atkinson also led the team in assists, with five, while rookie A'Quonesia Franklin dished out four.
MONARCHS CALENDAR
Saturday, May 10 - Race for the Cure
On Saturday, May 10, Maloof Sports & Entertainment Team Members, participated in the 12th Annual Komen Sacramento Race for the Cure, marking the seventh year that the Maloof Sports & Entertainment family has participated in the event as part of their commitment to Breast Health Awareness. As in past years, thousands of race participants stopped by the Monarchs Experience to take shots on the sport court, visit with Monty, watch the Hip Hop Crew, have their faces painted and enjoy other fun activities.
Monday, May 12 - Monarchs Media Day
The Monarchs 2008 Media Day was Monday, May 12, 2008 from 2-4 p.m. at ARCO Arena. During Media Day, members of the media had the opportunity to meet the 2008 Monarchs team and coaching staff, as well as receive up-to-date statistics and bios on all players. In addition, there were opportunities for player interviews and player photos.
Tuesday, May 13 - Monarchs Reading Rally
As part of the WNBA Cares Week, the Sacramento Monarchs will visit Will C. Wood Middle School on Tuesday, May 13. The players and coaches will participate in an interactive reading activity and answer questions from students, followed by a book fair to close out the event. Every student will receive a comic book and other goodies. The Sacramento Breakers and Monty will also make an appearance.
Thursday, May 15 - Meet the Monarchs
Come to Arden Fair Mall to meet the Monarchs from 6-8 p.m., open to fans and media alike.
Friday, May 16 - ARCO ampm Pump Up
Monarchs players will give a free tank of gas to the first 30 fans who visit the ARCO ampm in Elk Grove (9590 Harbor Point) between 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 16. Fans must be wearing Monarchs gear with a team logo or show their ticket for Opening Night to be eligible to receive gas or prizes.
2008 SPECIAL EVENTS AT MONARCHS GAMES
During the 2008 season, the Monarchs will be hosting special events for fans to participate in during designated home games throughout the season. The special events at Monarchs games are as follows:
- Saturday, May 17 vs. San Antonio Silver Stars: Opening Night
- Saturday, June 14 vs. Los Angeles Sparks: Dads and Daughters Night
- Saturday, July 12 vs. Phoenix Mercury: Women of Inspiration Night
- Friday, July 18 vs. Atlanta Dream: Breast Health Awareness Night
- Thursday, July 24 vs. Phoenix Mercury: Camp Day
- Tuesday, September 9 vs. Seattle Storm: The MONTYS - Monarchs Thank You Sacramento
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