When the New York Yankees play the Mets, they call it "The Subway Series." Similarly, when the Oakland A's match up against the San Francisco Giants, it's nicknamed "The Bay Bridge Series." So what do we call a roller derby bout against two teams in Sacramento? Perhaps "The State Capital Series?"
On Saturday November 7th, two longtime cross-town rivals will meet for an official bout for the first time since both leagues were founded in 2006. The Sacred City Derby Girls will be playing the Sac City Rollers at Sac's home rink, Foothill Skate Inn. Sacred will be sending their secondary travel team, The Disciples, and Sac will be playing their secondary team, the Folsom Prison Bruisers. Though the two teams have competed simultaneously in tournaments around the state, they have yet to meet head to head until this weekend.
The Folsom City Bruisers are fresh off a close victory (118 - 114) against the Harbor Hellcats of the Santa Cruz Derby Girls just two weeks ago. The Disciples will be looking for a win as they recently lost their two last bouts against CarnEvil of the Jet City Roller Girls (109 - 55) and against the Rocket Queens of the Angel City Derby Girls (73 - 60). However, earlier in the season they notched wins against the Silicon Valley Roller Girls secondary team, the Killabytes (148 - 44), and against the Battle Born Derby Demons (121 - 52).
The Disciples are fielding just thirteen skaters but will be bench-coached by the experienced veteran skaters Cash Money and Daddy's Girl. Sacred is looking to be a serious threat with their jammer line-up consisting of rookie phenom The 4 Closer, recent Port City transfer Razor Grrl, and team captain Pink Devil.
The Bruisers are sporting some new faces to their team as they acquired a transfer from the Ventura County Derby Darlins', Dr. Gyn O'Might and new skaters Ima MASHeen and Madame Chaos who just joined the team in August. The Bruisers roster also includes longtime member, Regulator, who will lead the team with her years of experience as a blocker.
It has been rumored for years that the relationship between these two Sacramento teams is less than friendly. Sacred City was founded when some Sac City Rollers grew frustrated with the team management and split to create their own league. Over the years, they've socialized and occasionally participated in events together. As time is apt to do, hard feelings have slowly given way to a derby sisterhood and friendship. Regardless of who wins this bout, it is nice to see these two teams finally come together and their collective Sacramento fans will surely be pleased to see more events between these two teams in the future.
Tickets for this bout are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Children under 6 years old get in for free and kids from ages 7 - 12 get in for half price at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the Sac City Rollers website.
Disciples Roster: Aly Sylum / Atilla the Honey / Boom Boom Booty / Cha Cha Picante / DefVon1 / Hook N Sink Her / Judy Jettison / La Locahontas / Pink Devil / Razor Grrl / Starr Scandalous / The 4 Closer / Vicious Token
Folsom Prison Bruisers Roster: Aleithal Weapon / BiPolar Roller / Boob-A-Licious / Dr. Gyn O'Might / Ima MASHeen / Ivory Bones / Lipstick Librarian / Madame Chaos / No Holds Barb / Pity da Foo / Regulator / Sha-Naughty / Tiny Bubbles / Tripping Billie
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Derby News Network reports that the Santa Cruz Harbor Hellcats vs Folsom City Bruisers was 118 to 114 with the Bruisers winning.
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