Whalen Triumphant Return, 18U Photos, Age Discrimination

#3 posting 6.11.2008
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SUN 2-0 vs LYNX
Former Gopher Lindsey Whalen and the Connecticut Sun took the second game 75-66 against the Lynx yesterday. The Lynx had shooting problems yesterday. From the St. Paul Pioneer Press and the StarTribune.
Patrick Reusse writes about the "sparkplug" Whalen.

In Connecticut the focus was on Barbara Turner's 18 points in the Day.

18U NATIONAL TRYOUTS
Here are some photos of the 18u national tryouts in Colorado Springs. Tayler Hill is in photo #11.

AGE DISCRIMINATION
In Wyoming City, Ohio former girls basketball coach Deb Gentile has been awarded $398,831.04 (and four cents). $265,000 will go to the lawyers. Gentile was let go in January 2006 despite a 479-143 career record. A parent dispute was behind the firing. From the Cincinnati Enquirer.

MORE BASKETBALL ON TRACK
Kim Hovey of Red Wing finished 6th in the AA shot put. From the Red Wing Republican Eagle.

Next up: MN Suns Fassett vs Northern Lights