|
|
 |
Friday
March 19, 2010 Since 1922 |
Battleground Roller Derby has first-ever game
By Barrett Goldsmith
Baytown Sun Published June 11, 2007 Before Alevia Bleedin, Annihilate-her and Mommy Fearest took the rink, Rosie the Ribhitter sang the national anthem. There was number M-16, number Less than One and number Infiniti.
It was that kind of night Sunday when women from Deer Park, Pasadena, Baytown and throughout the area took part in the first-ever bout of the Battleground Roller Derby in a battle of the league’s only teams — the Bombshell Bruisers and the Queens of D’Nile.
The girls skated fast and hit hard, as the designated “jammers” tried to move their way through the pack. But in the end, the Bruisers came out on top 63-61.
George Hasbrouck, a firefighter with Baytown Fire and Rescue, set aside his uniform to perform the duties of team medic for the Bruisers, but Hasbrouck was about the only one who had a quiet night, as the women left the rink with a few bumps and bruises but no major injuries.
“It’s just a fun time to get out, get rowdy, have a few beers and watch people rough each other up,” Hasbrouck said. “These girls put all their heart and soul into it. It’s something to watch.”
Hasbrouck’s girlfriend is Niki Major, also known as Scar-Let O’Hurtya. She said Battleground is still recruiting players from throughout the area. Major, 20, is one of the youngest competitors.
“If there are any women out there who are interested in getting out of the house and giving their confidence a boost, come check us out,” Major said. “It’s a good time had by all. We’re a big group of women that all have things to do, but they’re committed to doing something just for them.”
The fans who packed Deer Park Skateworld were treated to fast-paced action — each half is 20 minutes but each “jam” lasts only two minutes. Musical guests Decerto laid down some heavy jams of their own, rocking halftime with pure metal.
Plenty of friends and family members came on to support their gals. Chris Martinez of Baytown, was there to see his fiancé Paula, better known as Ms. Bleedin. The Sterling grad said he might come there even if Paula weren’t playing.
“It’s just so entertaining,” Martinez said. “There’s nothing like watching girls skating around and beating each other up.”
Women from across the area, including Baytown, are welcome to join the league. For more information, visit www.battlegroundRD.com.
Baytown Sun Published June 11, 2007 Before Alevia Bleedin, Annihilate-her and Mommy Fearest took the rink, Rosie the Ribhitter sang the national anthem. There was number M-16, number Less than One and number Infiniti.
It was that kind of night Sunday when women from Deer Park, Pasadena, Baytown and throughout the area took part in the first-ever bout of the Battleground Roller Derby in a battle of the league’s only teams — the Bombshell Bruisers and the Queens of D’Nile.
The girls skated fast and hit hard, as the designated “jammers” tried to move their way through the pack. But in the end, the Bruisers came out on top 63-61.
George Hasbrouck, a firefighter with Baytown Fire and Rescue, set aside his uniform to perform the duties of team medic for the Bruisers, but Hasbrouck was about the only one who had a quiet night, as the women left the rink with a few bumps and bruises but no major injuries.
“It’s just a fun time to get out, get rowdy, have a few beers and watch people rough each other up,” Hasbrouck said. “These girls put all their heart and soul into it. It’s something to watch.”
Hasbrouck’s girlfriend is Niki Major, also known as Scar-Let O’Hurtya. She said Battleground is still recruiting players from throughout the area. Major, 20, is one of the youngest competitors.
“If there are any women out there who are interested in getting out of the house and giving their confidence a boost, come check us out,” Major said. “It’s a good time had by all. We’re a big group of women that all have things to do, but they’re committed to doing something just for them.”
The fans who packed Deer Park Skateworld were treated to fast-paced action — each half is 20 minutes but each “jam” lasts only two minutes. Musical guests Decerto laid down some heavy jams of their own, rocking halftime with pure metal.
Plenty of friends and family members came on to support their gals. Chris Martinez of Baytown, was there to see his fiancé Paula, better known as Ms. Bleedin. The Sterling grad said he might come there even if Paula weren’t playing.
“It’s just so entertaining,” Martinez said. “There’s nothing like watching girls skating around and beating each other up.”
Women from across the area, including Baytown, are welcome to join the league. For more information, visit www.battlegroundRD.com.