Chicago Sky to open WNBA preseason at New Trier

The Chicago Sky’s 2012 WNBA preseason schedule will begin with an exhibition game against the Washington Mystics at New Trier High School’s historic Leslie Gates Gymnasium on May 10, team officials announced Monday.

The home game at New Trier, 385 Winnetka Ave., in Winnetka, will begin at 7 p.m. and tickets are available for $15, with proceeds to benefit the New Trier Boosters Club’s efforts to install three synthetic turf fields at the school. An autograph session with Sky players will take place after the game, and tickets can be purchased at www.newtrier.k12.il.us or directly from the New Trier Administration office or by calling 866-SKY-WNBA or visiting the Sky website at www.chicagosky.net.

The Sky finish their preseason schedule on the road with games against the New York Liberty on May 14 and Minnesota Lynx, the defending WNBA champions, on May 15.