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Moving from Michigan to California, Araceli discovered her love for sports through her college teams. She is currently majoring in Creative Writing and Public Relations & Advertising at the University of Southern California. Her favorite team to follow is USC Women's Basketball and became a fan of the Golden State Valkyries in their inaugural season. She is a contributor for The Lead and has sports writing experience through her course load.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) smiles Friday, May 22, 2026, during a game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Golden State Valkyries, 90-82.
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Valkyries Might Have a Rivalry with the Fever

Despite being thousands of miles apart, the Golden State Valkyries and Indiana Fever might have a rivalry brewing. The Valkyries were established as...

Apr 25, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; Golden State Valkyries guard Kate Martin (20) waits for play to resume against the Seattle Storm in the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
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Valkyries Lost Fan Retention With Last-Minute Kate Martin Cut

WNBA teams finalized and submitted their rosters on May 7. Each team was required to reduce its roster to 12 players, with an...