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Golden State Valkyries' First Finals Win Brings Bay Area Fans Together
For the couple hundred fans packed into the watch party, the four-point win was more than a thrilling start to the championship series.
October 19, 2026
The final buzzer sounded, and the Oakland Athletic Club erupted. Fans screamed, hugged and exchanged high-fives as the Golden State Valkyries secured a 68-64 victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
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For the couple hundred fans packed into the watch party, the four-point win was more than a thrilling start to the championship series. It was another milestone for a team that has captured the Bay Area's imagination in just its second season.
"What I like about the Valkyries is that they never stopped playing no matter what," said Berlena Gullett, a 69-year-old Oakland resident. "And they always come out on top at the end."
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