Mercury @ Valkyries game post

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+---
+title: "Valkyries vs Mercury at Chase Center"
+date: 2025-08-19T19:00:00-07:00
+resources:
+    - src: full-court.jpg
+      title:
+      params:
+        alt: >
+            A wide angle view of the court and surrounding stands at Chase
+            Center. The stands are about half full. The large overhead display
+            above the court shows the logos of the two teams. 
+    - src: layup.jpg
+      title:
+      params:
+        alt: > 
+            Several players reach for the ball as it flies toward the basket.
+tags:
+    - Basketball
+    - WNBA
+    - Golden State Valkyries
+    - Phoenix Mercury
+---
+
+{{< tess >}} and I went to see the Mercury play the Valkyries at Chase Center in
+San Francisco tonight.
+
+{{< figures/image name=full-court.jpg shouldShowTitle=false >}}
+
+My own loyalties were divided for this game. As a girl from Phoenix, I rooted
+for the Mercury, but I couldn't help cheering for the Valkyries too.
+
+{{< figures/image name=layup.jpg shouldShowTitle=false >}}
+
+In the end the Mercury pulled through, finishing the game 98 to 91. Tess and I
+really enjoyed our seats and had a great time. :purple_heart: