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Bee staff writer Melody Gutierrez grew up in Twentynine Palms. At 14-years-old, she decided to combine her two passions -- sports and writing -- when she became a special assignments reporter for the Desert Trail, her hometown weekly newspaper. Melody headed to Northern California in 2000 to attend Chico State and has remained in the region ever since. She earned an internship with The Bee and subsequently became a staff writer in 2004 and has covered virtually every sport, starting with high schools, up through college and then the pros. Melody took over coverage of the Monarchs last season and chronicled the team's pursuit of a second straight league championship -- a quest that fell just short.

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May 21, 2007

Penicheiro looks OK to play

Ticha Penicheiro is listed as a probable starter for Tuesday's game against the Washington Mystics, as Monarchs officials report she is doing well after a slight groin injury. Penicheiro reported pain in her groin during the first six minutes of play in Sunday's 74-64 win over Minnesota.

Penicheiro came out of the game for "precautionary reasons," coach Jenny Boucek said.

After some treatment, Penicheiro is doing well, team officials said Monday.

- Melody Gutierrez

Posted by Ahmed Ortiz, May 21, 2007 07:12 PM

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