Silver Stars Re-Sign Sophia Young

San Antonio sign a 3-year Contract with Sophia Young

A career season in 2008, Sophia Young ranked among the league’s top 10 in scoring, steals and free throws. Young’s contract extension will keep her in a Silver Stars jersey until 2012.

“We are thrilled to announce an agreement that will keep Sophia Young as part of the Silver Stars family for the coming years,” said Hughes. “Sophia is one of the truly special players of the WNBA. Her passion for improvement is unmatched and we join with our fans in anxiously awaiting the future in San Antonio with Sophia Young.”

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Vickie Johnson Returns to Silver Stars for 2009


Vickie Johnson Returns for her 13th Season in the WNBA

Coach Dan Hughes announced today that Vickie Johnson will return to San Antonio for the 2009 season. A key player for the Silver Stars, starting 32 games in 2008, it’s good to hear she’ll be back to help us win the championship.

“We are thrilled to begin our 2009 signings with Vickie,” said Hughes. “Her play has been an inspiration to this organization and her leadership has been special. V.J.’s versatility on the basketball court is an amazing thing to watch, and we join in with our fans in celebrating another year with her.”

The 36-year-old Johnson is the only player in WNBA history to have tallied more than 4,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 1,000 assists in her career. The league’s reigning “Iron Woman,” Johnson has played 378 career games and 11,698 career minutes, more than any other player in the history of the WNBA. She ranks eighth all-time in points (4,039), sixth in assists (1,128) and 17th in rebounds (1,533).

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Silver Stars Announce 2009 Season Schedule

San Antonio Silver Stars 2009 Season Schedule

The Silver Stars will kick the season off June 9 in Phoenix before they open the season up at home against New York June 13.

You can expect to see the Silver Stars on a national television stage at least twice this season, June 23 against Phoenix and a 2008 WNBA Championship rematch August 29 against Detroit.

You can read more about the up coming season for San Antonio at the Silver Stars website.

Home games are in bold.

June -

  • Sat. 6 @ Phoenix 9 p.m.
  • Sat. 13 New York 7 p.m.
  • Fri. 19 @ New York 6:30 p.m.
  • Sun. 21 @ Connecticut 2 p.m.
  • Tue. 23 Phoenix 6:30 p.m. ESPN2
  • Fri. 26 Sacramento 7 p.m.
  • Tue. 30 Washington 7 p.m.

July -

  • Fri. 3 Chicago 7 p.m.
  • Tue. 7 @ Seattle 2 p.m.
  • Fri. 10 @ Minnesota 7 p.m.
  • Sun. 12 Minnesota 6 p.m.
  • Wed. 15 @ Washington 10:30 a.m.
  • Fri. 17 Connecticut 7 p.m.
  • Sun. 19 @ Chicago 5 p.m.
  • Thu. 23 Indiana 11:30 a.m.
  • Tue. 28 Seattle 7 p.m.
  • Thu. 30 @ Sacramento 1:30 p.m.

August -

  • Sat. 1 @ Seattle 9 p.m.
  • Tue. 4 @ Los Angeles 2 p.m.
  • Thu. 6 Atlanta 7 p.m.
  • Sun. 9 @ Minnesota 5 p.m.
  • Tue. 11 Sacramento 7 p.m.
  • Thu. 13 @ Phoenix 9 p.m.
  • Sat. 15 Phoenix 7 p.m.
  • Thu. 20 @ Atlanta 6:30 p.m.
  • Fri. 21 Los Angeles 7 p.m.
  • Sun. 23 @ Detroit 5 p.m.
  • Thu. 27 @ Indiana 7 p.m.
  • Sat. 29 Detroit 2 p.m. ESPN2

September -

  • Tue. 1 Minnesota 7 p.m.
  • Sat. 5 Los Angeles 7 p.m.
  • Tue. 8 @ Los Angeles 9:30 p.m.
  • Thu. 10 @ Sacramento 9 p.m.
  • Sat. 12 Seattle 7 p.m.

*ALL TIMES CENTRAL TIME

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Sophia Young Launches Her Official Website

Silver Stars forward Sophia Young just recently launched her official
website. Check it out at www.sophiayoung33.com. Learn more about
Sophia’s faith, her AMAZING dog Kade, and explore the photo gallery.
Her site is updated frequently; bookmark it so you never miss the
latest blog entry or new photos.

Also, within the next few weeks Sophia will announce the team she will
play for during the rest of the off-season. Be the first to know by
checking out her website as she will post details about her decision.

It’s your chance to get the inside story on Sophia. Make sure you
check it; she wants to know what you think.

The Official Website of Sophia Young: www.sophiayoung33.com

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Photo: Ruth Riley WNBA Finals Game 3

A devastating loss for the Silver Stars. Ruth Riley sits in the locker room after the defeat in game 3, 76-60. The Shock swept the series in 3 games.

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