Rat City Rollergirls – Page 2 – Rat City Roller Derby

unshine gets high praise, MVP vote from Throttle Rockets

Posted on Mar 25, 2014

unshine slips past Panda Beer on her scoring pass. Photo by John Stamets by Jim Almy After the final whistle in their 190-155 win over Grave Danger a week ago Saturday, March 15 at KeyArena, both captains of the victorious…

DLF pounds Sockit Wenches, heads to championships undefeated

By Webmaster Rat City

Posted on Mar 20, 2014

DFL's Violent Beauregard blocks Wench jammer, Sun Shiner with the assistance of Full Nelson. Photo by John Stamets By Jim Almy Okay, so it takes Derby Liberation Front (DLF) a couple jams to get warmed up. In their bout last…

Rat City Rollergirls March Expo Bout 3/29: Sibling Rivalry

By Webmaster Rat City

Posted on Mar 18, 2014

Sockit Wench blocker, Short Fuse tries to stop Scald Eagle of Guns N Rollers from scoring in Portland last December. Photo by Jenny Evans We're bringing Sibling Rivalry to Shoreline, WA when we host the Rose City Rollers from Portland, OR at…

Throttle Rockets headed for the Home Team Championship bout on 4/12

By Webmaster Rat City

Posted on Mar 17, 2014

The Throttle Rockets celebrate their win over Grave Danger last Saturday night. Photo by Danny Ngan by Jim Almy It was the play-in bout for next month's Rat City Rollergirls Championships. It was a chance for the reigning champions for…

A former ref, Ophelia Melons is MVP for Derby Liberation Front

By Webmaster Rat City

Posted on Feb 24, 2014

Ophelia Melons lays a powerful hit on Raven Seaward of the Throttle Rockets. Photo by Danny Ngan. By Jim Almy Ophelia Melons (#88) began her roller derby career in 2008 not as a player, but as a referee - for…

Derby Liberation Front scores when it counts most, takes home win

By Webmaster Rat City

Posted on Feb 18, 2014

Final Score: Derby Liberation Front (2-0): 183 vs. Throttle Rockets (1-1): 173 by Jim Almy DLF blocker Avihater (#47) takes on Throttle Rockets jammer Luna Negra (#911) in Bout 2, Season 10 of Rat City Rollergirls. Photo by John Stamets…

Meet the skater, Olympics Edition: AnnYong figure skating champion

By Webmaster Rat City

Posted on Feb 12, 2014

By AnnYong, aka Evelyn Kong Photo Credit: Donalee Eiri Growing up in Korea, my mom always dreamed of being a figure skater. While it wasn’t in the cards for her, she decided to experience it through the eyes of her…

2/15 Bout Preview: Grave Danger won't be easy pickings, though the Sockit Wenches have a tool box ready to do just that

By Webmaster Rat City

Posted on Feb 11, 2014

Photo Credit: Danny Ngan by Jim Almy You'd hope that what happens in January stays in January. Particularly if those memories include a loss on the opening night of competition, Jan. 18, when the Rat City Rollergirls League kicked off…

2/15 Bout Preview: Two undefeated teams Saturday night, only one Sunday morning

By Webmaster Rat City

Posted on Feb 11, 2014

Photo Credit: Danny Ngan By Jim Almy Update your insurance, hug you loved ones, strap on your helmets, and get ready to settle some scores. When the Rat City Rollergirls Roller Derby teams square off this Saturday, Feb. 15, at the…

Season 10 heats up the competition among home teams Jan 18th!

By Webmaster Rat City

Posted on Jan 14, 2014

Season 10 Preview: Rat City Rollergirls leave it on the track by Jim Almy Photo Credit: Robert Bakie They like each other during practice bouts and off the rink. But when the whistle blows and skaters start the new season next…