SPM's 2009 Sacramento Monarchs Articles and Photo Galleries

#31
Storm v Monarchs Article and Photo Gallery

Storm Defense Comes Out On Top

By Patrick Sheehy: SPM WA Writer: Jul. 10, 2009

SEATTLE - In a game that was expected to be determined by defense and rebounding, the Seattle Storm managed to defend a little better than the Sacramento Monarchs and claim a draw on the rebounding contest to win the game -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/storm-defense-comes-out-o.shtml

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Seattle Storm vs. Sacramento Monarchs WNBA Photo Gallery

By Chuckarelei: SPM WA Photo Editor: July 10, 2009

http://www.spmsportspage.com/images/WNBA/2009/Seattle-Storm-66-Sacramento-Monarchs-55-WNBA-07-09-2009/Chuckarelei_B414.html
 
#32
Monarchs vs Mercury Article and Photo Gallery

Johnson’s Late Basket Sinks Monarchs

By Kecia Bailey: SPM CA Writer: Jul. 12, 2009

SACRAMENTO, Calif - Only 1.8 seconds of defense stood between the Sacramento Monarchs, a team known for its defense, and an overtime session with the Phoenix Mercury. Temeka Johnson made sure time and defense didn’t matter as she squeezed the trigger on a runner just before the buzzer -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/johnsons-late-basket-sink.shtml

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Sacramento Monarchs vs. Phoenix Mercury WNBA Photo Gallery

By George Young: SPM CA Photographer: Jul. 12, 2009

http://www.spmsportspage.com/images/WNBA/2009/Sacramento-Monarchs-105-Phoenix-Mercury-107-WNBA-07-11-2009/GHY_0007%20(4)_Monarchs-Mercury.html
 
#39
Sacramento Can’t Contain Seattle’s Best

Sacramento Can’t Contain Seattle’s Best

By Kecia Bailey: SPM CA Writer: Jul. 18, 2009

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - For the first three quarters Saturday night, the Sacramento Monarchs' defensive pressure was more stifling that the triple-digit temperature outside ARCO Arena. In the fourth quarter? Not so much. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/sacramento-cant-contain-s.shtml
 
#40
Monarchs v Detroit Article and Photo Gallery

Sacramento Monarchs vs. Detroit Shock WNBA Photo Gallery

By George Young: SPM CA Photographer: Jul. 20, 2009

http://www.spmsportspage.com/images/WNBA/2009/Sacramento-Monarchs-65-Detroit-Shock-69-WNBA-07-19-2009/GHY_1985_Monarchs-Shock.html

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Bounces Remain Unkind For Sacramento

By Kecia Bailey: SPM CA Writer: Jul. 20, 2009

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – No loss feels good when you’re on a losing streak and in the cellar, but some losses are more painful than others. For the Sacramento Monarchs, Sunday’s 69-65 defeat at the hands of the Detroit Shock -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/bounces-remain-unkind-for.shtml
 
#42
Monarchs Defense Overpowers Liberty

Monarchs Defense Overpowers Liberty

By Tracy Jusay: SPM NY Writer: July 24, 2009

NEW YORK - Two steps forward, one step back is becoming a familiar story for the New York Liberty this season.

After a pair of confidence boosting wins early in the week, the Liberty looked to end a back-to-back on a high note. The Sacramento Monarchs denied them that accomplishment, defeating the Liberty 88-73 at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/monarchs-defense-overpowe-2.shtml
 
#44
Overtime Leads To Monarchs’ Finest Century

Overtime Leads To Monarchs’ Finest Century

By Kecia Bailey: SPM CA Writer: Jul. 31, 2009

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – For the defense-minded Sacramento Monarchs, allowing an opponent to score 93 points isn’t usually part of the game plan. But, when you manage to score 101 points of your own, sometimes it’s okay to tweak the game plan. The Monarchs did just that, holding off the San Antonio Silver Stars 101-93 in an overtime duel between the Western Conference rivals. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/overtime-leads-to-monarch.shtml
 

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#45
Overtime Leads To Monarchs’ Finest Century

By Kecia Bailey: SPM CA Writer: Jul. 31, 2009

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – For the defense-minded Sacramento Monarchs, allowing an opponent to score 93 points isn’t usually part of the game plan. But, when you manage to score 101 points of your own, sometimes it’s okay to tweak the game plan. The Monarchs did just that, holding off the San Antonio Silver Stars 101-93 in an overtime duel between the Western Conference rivals. -- READ MORE --

http://www.spmsportspage.com/published/spmarticles/overtime-leads-to-monarch.shtml
Kecia, I love your writing and I am finding it more and more enjoyable as time goes by. You just keep getting better and better. That was a very fun read.