Recap written by Margie Ram
Photographs Thanks to O'Durgy!
It was clear from the beginning this was going to be a blowout. Wasatch Roller Derby (WRD) was just coming off of a huge win last month that may allow them to squeeze into regionals. Pocatello's Portneuf Valley (PV) is still a fledgling apprentice league and had skated only two other educational yet thoroughly crushing inter-league bouts against teams that are no match for WRD. WRD's formidable B Team Bonneville Bonecrushers had the pleasure of trouncing the PV's Bruisers.
WRD was pretty gracious in their annihilation. They were very kind in their gentle prodding and seemingly effortless ability to knock people down and get in the way. Not much of a battle, WRD employed their back four wall blue screen of defense and out came the three headed blocking monster. PV was dominated and controlled by WRD the entire time. The usual heavy hitters Vulgar Vixen and Bruiser Ego taking turns at target practice while the audience watched Vishus Trollope, Nike A Go-Go, Bunz Bunny, and Veronica Catastrophe lap the track over and over and over.
Half time score 111 to 11.
There wasn't much difference in the second half. There were a lot of major penalties on both sides contributed to by PV's super newbie status. WRD continued to control the entire game. WRD's long-legged blocking goddess Tsunami Bombshell made a guest appearance on the jammer line. There was one tiny exciting moment when PV's Lou Dacrous Longstockings had PV's only scoring pass of the second half. The crowd reveled in her delight. The PV league remained happy and rose-cheeked the whole time.
Their love of this game is clear and one couldn't help but sound a little cheer for PV to get just one more point. It was not meant to be as WRD stomped out any subsequent chances. Final Score 215 to 23, WRD domination.
What is happening with WRD right now is exciting. They have upset the rankings and garnered national attention. This league has something far greater than honed skill and core athleticism but a rare unity and cohesion that will surely win championships .
Come out and see the WRD girls play each other in what will be a nail-biter. Hot Wheelers are thirsty for revenge and Black Diamond Divas are going to have fight to maintain their undefeated record. This Saturday, June 9th at 7 pm at The Derby Depot.
Portia Millet aka Margie Ram #526, Wasatch Roller Derby
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