BBC vs Portneuf Recap

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

Wasatch vs Treasure Valley A and B teams Recap

Recap by Mattthew Bergstrom

Photographs thanks to Jason O'Durgy!

Wasatch Roller Derby’s A and B teams put on two great shows Saturday night when they hosted the Treasure Valley Rollers of Boise, Idaho in a double-header bout.

The first bout of the night saw Wasatch’s A team, the Midnight Terror, continue their unbeaten streak with a big win over the Treasure Valley All Stars. The Idaho girls-in-green put up a hard fight in the beginning, scoring early. But ultimately, they were no match for MT’s finely honed derby machine.

 With a final score of 242 to 57, Midnight Terror continue their run to the 2012 Women’s Flat Track Derby Association Western Regionals.

After a brief pause in the action, Saturday night’s derby showdown continued when Wasatch’s B team, the Bonneville Bone Crushers, took on Treasure Valley’s B team. 

Unlike their more seasoned counterparts, these two teams had never faced each other on the flat track before. With a fresh roster and coming off a close loss to Billings, Montana, Magic City Rollers last month, the girls of BBC had a lot to prove.

It was apparent right off the bat that this new incarnation of the Bone Crushers was more in sync and better prepared to dominate the track. The bout started with back-to-back defense-defying jams from Wasatch’s Bunz Bunny and Lil’ n Gin. Before the end of the first half, Lil’ n Gin went on to land two 20-point jams.

A strong, tuned pack of blockers kept the Treasure Valley girls from putting many points on the board all night. And in one instance, when TVR managed to get lead, Bunz Bunny made a dash to close a half-track gap to catch the opposing jammer. Then, with a flick of her hip, Bunz sent the Idaho girl through the outside ref to meet the Wasatch fans sitting in track-side “suicide” seating. The bout also saw amazing jams from Wasatch’s Clam Jammer, Vishus Trollop and Penny Slain.

By the end of the bout, the Bonneville Bone Crushers sealed the victory with a 214 to 34 final score. 

May 12th Picnic Scrimmage Pics

May 12th Wasatch hosted a Picnic Scrimmage at the Derby Depot! Skaters from WRD, Uinta Madness, Junction City/and former O Town, Salt City, Red Rockettes, Happy Valley, Moab, and Idaho leagues came to check out the local competition and spend an afternoon full of fun!

Check out some of the hard hitting action! Photographs thanks to Jason O'Durgy!

Congrats to the white team for winning four out of four mixed scrimmages!

Stay tuned for more information on the upcoming July 14th, Picnic Scrimmage!

Midnight Terror vs Pikes Peak Recap

Recap written by Betty Crackher


Photos thanks to Jason O'Durgy!


The ladies of Pike's Peak Derby Dames traveled from Colorado Springs, CO to duke it out with Wasatch Roller Derby's Midnight Terror in their first sanctioned bout since February. The evening was chilly but sunny as fans of both teams filled the Derby Depot,each hoping to see their team take come away victorious. Each team was stoic, but quite prepared as the first jam whistle blew. 

Starting off were Wasatch's Alli3 Kitt3n jamming against Pike's Peak's Pepper Slay. Both jammers sliced through the pack, but it was Alli3 who took lead jammer and started Wasatch off with the lead.

In fact, it wasn't until several jams into the half that Pike's Peak was able to score any points. Fortunately, Pike's Peak took advantage of a power jam situation and racked up 15 points, effectively changing the lead.

It was short lived, however, as Harry Slaughter immediately found herself in a power jam afterward and took the lead. By half, the score was 87 Wasatch 50 Pike's Peak. 

Youthlinc was responsible for the halftime show, and it brought several members of Mountain Boarders. These gentlemen did all sorts of tricks and flips on their beefed up skateboards that had the spectators whistling and cheering almost as much as they do for their derby team. 

The rest of the seats had filled by the time halftime was over. Alli3 Kitt3n and Pepper Slay faced off yet again for the start of the second half. Alli3 took lead jammer again within seconds of Pepper Slay snapping a truck, which effectively put her out for a couple of jams. This left Alli3 able to easily rack up another 24 points.

 At some point during the game, Flygrrl Mel ended up fouling out of the game, leaving Wasatch without its hard-hitting soul stealer.  The second half put the jammers of both teams through their paces with power jam after power jam that usually ended up switching halfway through a jam. 

Pike's Peak tried to take back their once-held lead, but Moonraker and Harry Slaughter hung onto their points and jammer panties as they brought home point after point. Skull Candi made her debut jams of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery a few months ago. 

After all of the power jams, and several lengthy timeouts exhaustion had begun to set in.




But Pike's Peak's jammer Kamilla Bloodspilla came through with one more 24 point power jam that let the final score rest at 183 Wasatch 148 Pike's Peak. 

Both teams gave it their all and showcased a game that had spectators screaming and cheering the entire time. Nice work, ladies!