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The Arizona Republic SPOUTS I I IUKS1 )AY. AU( ilLS 2002 C3 Arrowhead loses 1st tournament game ,1 Michele Timms (right) and Jennifer Gil-lom (bottom) watch the unveiling of Timms' retired No. 7 jersey at America West Arena on bases loaded in the third, and runners on first in the fourth and fifth. "We hit the ball hard, just right at everyone," Freberg said. "Usually we drive those runners in." Arrowhead right fielder Armando Morales had two singles and a double, and scored Arizona's final run in the fifth on an RBI groundout by center fielder Travis Lane, which made the score 4-2.

Ity Nick Johnson Special for The Republic SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. Arrowhead Little League isn't invincible. The Arizona representative cooled off at the Western Regional, losing to Northern California (Aptos LL) 5-3 on a hot Wednesday. Arrowhead of Glendale, 2-1 in pool play, still has a good chance of making the regional semifinals. Arrowhead ends pool play against Wyoming on Friday.

A win, and they are in the final four. "The whole goal is to advance to Sunday (when the semifinals begin)," Arrowhead coach Tim Welch said. Arizona took a 2-0 lead in the first inning on a home run by Ryan Freberg, but Northern California rallied. Arrowhead left a runner on in the first, two in the second, Mercury report THUMBS UP Coach Linda Sharp for keeping her players on the court at halftime when former guard Michele Timms' number was retired. THUMBS DOWN Zip from the starting backcourt of Kristen Veal and Gordana Grubin.

INJURIES Oksana Zakaluzhnaya (back strain) goes on the injured list to make room for Susanna Bonfiglio. PLAYER OF THE GAME Bonfiglio, whose first injured-list stay was a mistake, returns for a season-high 12 points in 22 minutes off the bench. David HellerThe Arizona Republic PuMc traMtf on Dm Haw VMk Stoct ti(naiKjt BMW PRE-OWNED KELLEY WHOLESALE BLUE BOOK SALE! All pre-owned BMWs priced at KELLEY WHOLESALE BLUE BOOK! 4 Mercury 59, Rockers 57 Mercury victorious on Timms' big day Red 0-T APF Pt 05 49 02 06 1-4 00 RJ 13 511 713 J12 25 12 2 7 22 01 23-66 FT 3-3 23 22 02 00 00 00 00 00 710 AndfarJe Melvin Wauterl Jones Riuottl Brown Talor McCain Henderson Totals 03 01 00 -FIRST TIME EVER! Great Financing and Leasing Options! Over 75 In Stock To Choose From! Hurry For Your Best Selection! 3 Series 5 Series 7 Series Z3s! All like new with low miles Save THOUSANDS vs. 6-29 16 20 57 PercentaBM R3 .411. FT .700.

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She read it really well. To see her really focus in on making that layup, that's a big finish for us." The Mercury starting back-court of Kristen Veal and Gordana Grubin went scoreless, but Moises and Susanna Bonfiglio, fresh off two stays on the injured list, combined for 18. Bonfiglio had a season-high 12 after missing all but one half of the previous 10 games, first with a sore knee then because of dental surgery required from a blow to the mouth on July 26. Her absence was significant on a team desperate for scoring. The Italian WNBA rookie made her first two shots after entering with 11:41 left in the first half and finished 4 for 7 from the field.

She made all four of her free throws and added a pair of rebounds and assists. "I was so sad (on the injured list)," said Bonfiglio. "I'm rested, and I was fresh. I'm really happy because I played good and I had no problem with my tooth. I was scared because I think I lost my rhythm." The Mercury go back to Portland on Sunday for one final chance this season to break their 21-game road losing streak.

They finish the season at home against the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday. MERCURY 59, ROCKERS 57 By Jeff Metcalfe The Arizona Republic Is it possible to have Michele Timms Night for every game? The Mercury again came up a winner on a game honoring one of their originals as 5-foot-6 point guard Adriana Moises lofted the game-winning layup over Cleveland's 6-4 Ann Wauters for a 59-57 decision Wednesday night. Timms' No. 7 was retired at halftime before a season-high 10,286 at America West Arena. The 37-year-old assistant coach jumped off the bench and pumped her fist after Moises' score with 3.1 seconds left.

Last year, before a season-high 14,177 in her final game, Timms led the Mercury past Houston 56-38. There have been only nine wins in between and none on the road, although the Mercury (10-20) now have double-digit wins at home for a sixth straight season. "Even on the bench, 'Timmsy' always is an inspiration for us," said Moises, a 23-year-old Brazilian. "She was kind of an idol. The first time I saw her I was 15, and I remember because she was practicing with weights on her body and she was incredible." The Rockers (10-19) went inside early in the second half for a 17-2 run to take a 41-33 lead with 12:33 left.

Phoenix pulled even at 50 and 55 before going ahead on a pair of Moises free throws with 31.2 seconds left. Wauters scored on a too-easy layup out of a timeout. Catchings' 32 lead Indiana Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Tamika Catchings matched her season high with 32 points and had 12 rebounds as the Indiana Fever beat the Orlando Miracle 70-63 on Wednesday night, the Fe NEEW RADIAL TESTES! ver's fourth straight victory. Catchings, the rookie star from Tennessee, was 5 of 9 P18373R-14 P1B375R-14 P2057SR-14 P21S75R-14 P2257SR-15 from three-point range to help the Fever (14-15) move into a fourth-place tie with Orlando run ai! i i run mmM ISB.OAAIJUI.'UMUI (14-15) in the Eastern Confer ence. Wendy Palmer, Nykesha Sales and Katie Douglas each scored 15 points for the Miracle.

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"Both teams played much better than the four games before this," Sahuaros coach Pe-tar Draksin said. "This was a hard-fought game, but both teams were tired. We made an error and that first goal cost us the game." Draksin announced after with the Sahuaros, Draksin GAUCHOS 3, SAHUAROS 0 By Clae Thien Special for The Republic SAN DIEGO The Arizona Sahuaros couldn't get the last say with the San Diego Gau-chos this season. Even though they went 2-0-2 against the Gauchos during the regular season, the Sahuaros found themselves in San Diego for their D3 playoffs opener Wednesday night against a team that quickly became their rival this season. The Sahuaros ended up on the wrong end of the first shutout in a match between the said, when Gauchos coach Bob Maruca refused a postgame ciiflfiTHS 1 handshake and made critical comments about the Sahuaros 3 following their first match on April 7 in San Diego.

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