Remember that old ad with Iron Eyes Cody crying over trash? Well, this weekend watch out for the Texas Rollergirls, who join forces with other volunteers for Keep Austin Beautiful’s Clean Sweep annual citywide cleanup this Saturday, April 4 (remember, don’t litter: Cody couldn’t chase you down on skates.) But they’ll be changing the outdoor wheels for something grippier on Sunday night for the second bout of the 2009 season.
The Hustlers took to the road last week, traveling to Philadelphia to take on the undefeated Philthy Britches. Unfortunately for the ladies in silver and purple, they couldn’t break the home team’s four year winning streak, hearing the whistle blow on a 129-64 defeat. They’ll be looking to bounce back after that result, but also to even the score after their ultra-tight 12-19 loss at March’s season-opening round robin to Sunday’s opponents, the Honky Tonk Heartbreakers.
The bigger challenge may be reserved for the Hell Marys. Coming out of the round robin 0-3, they’ll be facing the 3-0 Hotrod Honeys. If they can pull off a win, that would stand as one of the most impressive upsets the sport has ever seen.
The action starts Sunday, April 5 at 7pm (doors 6.30pm) at Playland Skate Center (8822 McCann), tickets $12 advance, $15 on the door, or $10 if you buy direct from a skater.
This article appears in April 3 • 2009.
