Mardi Gras Roller Derby
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DAREDEVILS OUT-STUNT NINJAS!
Shevil Knevils, 70, win over Crazy 8’s, 49
It was a night of triumph for the underdog team of the Shevil Knevils as they won their first match this season, winning over the Crazy 8’s 70-49 Jammers Irrational Velvet, the Eviscerator, Femaldehyde, Trash Talkin’ Tina and Moby Nipps were in fine form on the track. Blockers like Terror Lapinski, Nasty Canasta, and many others made it difficult for the 8’s jammers to break through. The 8’s found a lot of their players sitting in the penalty box and had trouble sustaining momentum. I talked with jammer Irrational Velvet about the victory.
“I’m thrilled about the Shevils beating the reining season champs for a second season. I have to say, the 8s are a blast to play against. When jamming, I did what I could to nickel and dime the score board. Lots of small victories jam by jam really added up for us,” Velvet said, then added about her team. “Each Shevil gave all of herself for every second of the bout to chisel away at victory. All in all, we really harnessed our aggression and played a smart, cohesive bout.”
Rushin Rollettes, 89 win over Maiden Milwaukee, 52
The Rushin Rollettes continued their reign of terror as they defeated Maiden Milwaukee 89-52. They once again unleashed their assault of jammers including Hacksaw, Jackie O’Nihilate, Rhoda Ruin, Fly Girl, Reina Pain, and High D. Voltage. The Maidens had an impressive jammer ensemble this evening as well with the always reliable Rejected Seoul, Super Hera, Grace Killy, Damaged Goods, and the mysterious Sea Hag kicking out the jams. However, the Rollettes gained an early lead and the Maidens never recovered.
I checked in with Rollette Roadie Foster to talk about the win.
“I am so proud of the Rollettes! I feel that we played together as a team for the first time this season and I think the championships are now in our grasp. Rhoda Ruin stepped it up and proved she is indeed a fantastic jammer. She was amazing!” Foster said, then continued to cite Rollette performances.
“I also thought fellow Captain Jackie O’Nihilate, newbie Sevo and second year Rollette Melba Toastya had fantastic
games. We came in ready to win and that’s just what we did.” Foster also talked about her favorite part of the game.
“My favorite moves are always hitting jammers out of bounds and slowing up so that they have to wait to come back in. It makes them so angry! And I love laying a good block on Grace Killy. You will defintely see the Rollettes holding the championship trophy in May!” Foster added confidently.
It will be interesting to see next month’s bouts March 14. Will the Knevils(1-3) keep riding on the crest of a wave and defeat the Maidens(2-2)? Will the 8’s(2-2) bounce back from their two game losing streak and overcome the Rollettes(3-1)? We shall see.
