It’s all eyes on the prize this weekend for the Texas Rollergirls. The local flat-track Roller Derby league doesn’t hold its championship bout until July 25, but Sunday sees the big decider, with the last spot in the title clash up for grabs.
Whatever happens, the 2-0 Hotrod Honeys are heading to the championship. Every sign shows they’ll be more than ready to defend their position as league leaders. So that means Sunday’s game is make-or-break for the Honky Tonk Heartbreakers and the Hustlers: Whoever wins their matchup gets a shot at the pink-and-black assassins.
The challengers come in balanced at 1-1 for the season. Both benches have star players out with injuries, but both also have their breakout stars on the jamming line. Hustler Molotov M. Pale has become a force to be reckoned with in her sophomore season with Texas, while Heartbreaker rookie Shortcut came out of the draft as one of the season’s top scorers. More importantly, both want their shot at the Hotrods. The Hustlers want a rematch of last year’s title bout, while the 2009 bronze medalist Heartbreakers want their chance to take down the seemingly unstoppable champions.
The night’s other bout sees the Hotrods take on the one team they won’t see in the finals. The 0-2 Hell Marys are in a major rebuilding year, but if they can pull out a win, it would be the most dramatic upset of the season.
Enjoy prebout and halftime live music from the Thunderchiefs.
Texas Rollergirls Bout 3: Sun., May 23, 6:30pm, doors; 7pm, first whistle. Playland Skate Center, 8822 McCann, 452-1901. $12, advance; $15, door. www.txrollergirls.com.
This article appears in May 21 • 2010.
