The West Kentucky Rockin’ Rollers (WKRR) made the trip from Paducah, Kentucky to face off against the Cape Girardeau Roller Girls (CGRG) Saturday, June 8th.  This marked the two teams’ third lifetime face-off, with CGRG having lost both the previous meetings.  Saturday night ended WKRR winning run against CGRG, as CGRG took the 270-142 victory.

What promised to be a physical bout lived up to that expectation for both the players and the crowd.  Both teams carry a lot of size and strength and this was evident throughout the bout.  Molotov, Cheezy Poof and Dame Visceral Flux all laid out big hits on the track, clearing the way for their own jammer or stopping the opposing jammer in her tracks.  Molotov’s ability to soul crush, which is knocking a skater out-of-bounds and then skating back to make them loose track positioning, was a great tool in the CGRG arsenal.  Sue Bob Fight, who took home a Blocker MVP award, once again showed her strength and effectiveness skating backwards on the track and laying into the opposition with her shoulder or holding and directing her own team’s walls.  Several CGRG skaters, like Bruise Fairy, Block Widow and Mystery Science, showed their versatility by being strong and effective blockers on the track, while also jamming and scoring points when needed.  While we are talking about jamming, CGRG’s dynamic jamming duo once again put serious points on the board.  Grenade O’Conner scored an impressive 135 points, while Queen Cobra’s track acrobatics ignited the crown and scored 67 points.  CGRG was also pleased to welcome back Crazy Anya to the jammer line and were impressed by Schlitt Throat’s performance in only her second bout.

While we can talk for days about the great performance of the CGRG skaters, they would not have put on those performances if it wasn’t for the ladies of WKRR putting up an impressive fight the entire bout!  Chococat’s and Gingerslice’s powerful jamming styles lead to some great scoring opportunities for WKRR.  Big hits from J-Ploww and Foxy Cleosmackya, also kept the CGRG skaters on their toes.  WKRR fought hard, right until the last whistle, with Kaiya-Kaze scoring 25 points in the final jam of the game.

There are a few other MVP’s that must be mentioned in this article.  The Zebra pack did an impressive job, calling a physical and intense game with only 5 officials in their pack.  Zebra Chico Suave skated solo as an outside pack ref, a job usually done by three officials, and that is definitely MVP worthy.  Also, we would be remiss if we did not give a special shout out to our fans!  We can not bout in Cape Girardeau without the amazing support of the fans that attend.  They are a loyal and fun group and we strive to make sure we work hard to bring our fans a win every time we take the track, as a small token of our appreciation.

The Cape Girardeau Roller Girls (CGRG) will compete in
their third home bout of the season Saturday, June 8, in the A.C. Brase Arena. Currently undefeated in a 5-0 season, the CGRG hopes to continue their winning streak as they face the West Kentucky Rocking Rollers of Paducah KY. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the bout begins at 7 p.m.

As the CGRG waits to receive nonprofit status, the team donates proceeds from every bout to a local charity. The June 8th game will benefit the Community United Effort Center for Missing Persons (CUE).

Concessions for the June 8th bout will be provided by Pitter’s, where an ‘After Party’ will be held immediately following the event. All fans of legal drinking age are invited to the party. Tickets for the bout are $7 in advance, $9 at the door, and can be purchased at Pitter’s, P. Mac Music, online at www.brownpapertickets.com or from any member of the Cape Girardeau Roller Girls. Children 5 and under get in free.

Doors open at 6:00pm. Bout starts at 7:00pm.

Get your tickets in advance at Pmac Music, Pitters, or online at  www.brownpapertickets.com/event/374719 from only $7. Tickets are $9 at the door.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to CUE .

After party immediately following the bout at Pitters!

Come out to Culvers in Cape Girardeau from 5pm-9pm on Thursday June 6th and have dinner with CGRG!

Members of the Cape Girardeau Roller Girls will be there working hard to raise funds for the team. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the team!

More information on Facebook HERE!

The Cape Girardeau Roller  Girls (CGRG) are taking the track this year with a fire and focus that the  league has not seen before.  On May 18th they squared off  against a strong team from the Derby City Roller Girls out of Louisville,
KY.  Having found success on the road, going 4-0 to start the season  travelling, CGRG had plenty to prove to their home crowd…. they had been working  hard and were ready to bring the long lost home win to the A.C. Brase
Arena.
 
With all the anticipation   and nerves found in any big sports home opener both teams took the track ready  to battle out 60-minutes of hard-hitting, heart-pounding, fast-flying  action.  CGRG was ready, and when the first whistle blew veteran  crowd-pleaser Grenade O’Connor took off with a vengeance, scoring 15 points,  striking hard and fast.  Although CGRG had control of the first half,  ending it with a 65-39 score, DCRG was fighting back and clawing their way up  the scoreboard.  
 
In the second half DCRG  had regrouped and came with a new game plan.  CGRG scored just 7 points in  the first 11 jams, while DCRG scored 32 points.  As DCRG took a 75-72 lead,  CGRG took a deep breath and regrouped, and the rest is history.  Steadily regaining and holding the lead, CGRG ended the night with a 21 point jam by  Queen Cobra before she passed the star to Crazy Anya, who scored an additional 5 points for a total jam score of 26 points.  CGRG took the win 153-86 and now hold a 5-0 record on the year.
 
This was a hard fought win  and showed team work and hard work by both leagues.  The jammers of CGRG  were amazing, with Queen Cobra putting on a show of aerial leaps and agility,  while Grenade O’Connor earned points with her hard-hitting, fast-paced jamming  style that gets more impressive with each bout.  New to the jammer rotation  is Treblesome, who in only her second bout, quickly gave DCRG trouble with her  ability to squeak through the smallest crack and using her balance to hold on  after hits, earning her Jammer MVP status. 

While the jammers of CGRG are  amazing, credit also goes to the strong teamwork, strength and tenacity of the  blockers.  Sue Bob Fight and Molotov are forces to be reckoned with, and  are equally terrifying to the opponents whether skating forward or  backward.  Mystery Science made sure the other team knew she was on the track, frequently attacking when they least expected it, earning her a Blocker MVP award.  Bruise Fairy, Cheezy Poof and Me-Ya Wham laid out some big  hits, sending DCRG players into barricades, ref lanes and pushing down opposing walls.  If all this wasn’t enough, CGRG was able to hold DCRG to only 4 points on a full two minute jam, played without a CGRG jammer….. that is a
testament to the teamwork, defense, and the never-give-up attitude that is on  the track this year for the Cape Girardeau Roller Girls.

The Cape Girardeau Roller Girls (CGRG) will compete in
their second home bout of the season Saturday, May 18, in the A.C. Brase Arena. Currently undefeated in a 3-0 season, the CGRG hopes to continue their winning streak as they face Derby City Roller Girls from Louisville, KY. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the bout begins at 7 p.m.

As the CGRG waits to receive nonprofit status, the team donates proceeds from every bout to a local charity. The May 18 game will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Southeast Missouri, the regional affiliate of BBBS. This charity creates support networks for children in need through one-on-one mentor relationships. Frequently, one or more members of the team will have an affiliation with the charity of choice, and BBBS is no exception. The child of one of the skaters is a ‘Little,’ and one of the team’s ‘jeerleaders’ is a ‘Big.’

The upcoming bout will feature crowd favorites, like Grenade O’Connor jamming and Cheezy Poof blocking, as well as some “Fresh Meat.” These are new members of the team who have passed their written and skills tests after completing the 90-day probationary period required by the league. Team President, Julie Moser Strickland (a.k.a. Sue Bob Fight) says although roller derby has a tough image, “we are a very encouraging, supportive
community.” Open enrollment is ongoing, and any female over the age of 18 is encouraged to join. With new skaters coming in monthly, the next home bout on June 8 will also debut new team members. A schedule of practices, bouts and publicity events can be found at www.CapeGirardeauRollerGirls.com, as well as on Facebook, Twitter and Myspace.

Concessions for the May 18 bout will be provided by Pitter’s, where an ‘After Party’ will be held immediately following the event. All fans of legal drinking age are invited to the party. Tickets for the bout are $7 in advance, $9 at the door, and can be purchased at Pitter’s, P. Mac Music, online at www.brownpapertickets.com or from any member of the Cape Girardeau Roller Girls. Children 5 and under get in free.

Doors open at 6:00pm. Bout starts at 7:00pm.

Get your tickets in advance at Pmac Music, Pitters, or online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/374704 from only $7. Tickets are $9 at the door.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri.

After party immediately following the bout at Pitters!

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