These sports trophies are a little random, but the Women's basketball pattern came about because of the Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese controversial flagrant foul in the first game of the season. It was on my mind, and I thought to myself that these two women are Game Changers in their sport.
The two Tennis patterns came about because Girl High School Tennis is just closing its season. The Boys start their season in August. If you have a girl or boy player in your family, they would probably appreciate these as recognition of their effort in the sport.
The WNBA started its season this week, and it got exciting fast. Caitlin Clark and her rival Angel Reese had a minor skirmish, which was blown way out of proportion. Neither player did anything overly wrong. It was a hard foul, but not with the intent to hurt, and she received a flagrant foul. Reese took exception to the foul and let Clark know she was not pleased. These are both excellent players, and they are competitors. This play was just the result of competition. After the game, both players pretty much said, "Move on.". I agree.
I have to admit, I was not a big women's basketball fan before last season. I may have watched one or two WNBA games and a few NCAA games, but that was about all. Last season, I got caught up in the Caitlin Clark hype and watched several games. These women have got game. It is not on the level of men's basketball in some aspects, but in other aspects it is more exciting. Clark got a lot of well-deserved attention, but there are many other women in the league who play excellent ball.
If you have not taken the time to watch a WNBA game, then give it a shot. Have an open mind about the fact that it is a different style of basketball, but still very exciting.

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