Rookie Harper helps Monarchs to seventh consecutive win

By Debbie Arrington - darrington@sacbee.com Published 12:00 am PDT Sunday, July 27, 2008 Story appeared in SPORTS section, Page C1 Laura Harper continues to grow with her team. Pressured from the start of the season to take on a major role, the Monarchs rookie center has rapidly matured from hesitant youngster to a confident force inside. With Harper, the Monarchs have found their stride. With Harper playing a nearly flawless role, Sacramento turned back the Indiana Fever 70-62 on Saturday night to win its seventh consecutive game. "That's just our team jelling," Harper said. "That's our defense really hitting home at the end of games. It's showing how our team is starting to come together, and it's been really fun." Before an announced crowd of 7,082 at Arco Arena, the Monarchs (15-11) tied their franchise record for... [read full story]