Wilbur Cross Named Sun Team Of The Week
Published on February 17, 2009 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Connecticut Sun News Release
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (February 17, 2009) - Wilbur Cross 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 February 9-15.
The Governors opened the week with a 58-53 victory on the road at fifth-ranked Career on February 10th, getting 17 points, eight rebounds, four steals and one block from Chantell Alford as Wilbur Cross clinched a share of the SCC Oronoque title with Career with the win. Shaniqua Fuller added 15 points, nine rebounds and two steals in the victory, while Shanilya Bush had 13 points, four assists and three steals for Wilbur Cross. The Governors defeated Guilford 55-38 on February 13th to improve to 13-5 overall.
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, qualifying for the playoffs every year since re-locating to Connecticut in 2003. 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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