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2/20/10
Roller Dollz Seek Revenge On The Omaha Roller Girls
After falling to the Omaha Roller Girls in their January 23rd home game by
a mere 7 points, the Dollz were looking for vengeance on the track Saturday
night. It was the ORG’s season opener, and the packed crowds were a testament
to their loyal following.
There were many familiar faces on both rosters, including heavy hitters Daisy
Mayham and Sharon Misery from the ORG as well as the Dollz’ own big hitters, Pain Maker, Dusty Bibles, Dazzer and Hollicidal Maniac. The venue for the event is a place called Skate Daze, an indoor amusement park that’s a mix between Gigglebee’s and Carousel Skate; and it’s
about as far from what the Dollz are used to skating in as you can get. One
main advantage for Omaha going into any home game at Skate Daze is the incredible
hardwood floor that enables skaters to go faster without sliding through turns,
as well as providing quicker responsiveness with hits and dodges. Experience
with a grippy surface such as this tends to give Omaha a slight disadvantage
on other surfaces such as concrete, but they maximize it when on their home
turf.
The first couple jams of the game found Omaha establishing an early lead. Jammers
Ima Firestarter, Anna Maniac and McKillya were able to get through the pack
first and gather their five points quickly. The Dollz defense worked hard to
put a stop to the ORG, but the pack tended to stratify, leaving a wall of ORG
blockers in the back sitting on the Dollz’ jammer and the Dollz maintaining the front. Aside from incredible speed on both teams, this was also a game of hard hits. The ORG especially are known as a slower yet hard-hitting team, and it was evident from the very first whistle that this bout would be no different. But despite ORG’s hits and speed, the Dollz continued to chip away at their lead with the help of jammers Jackie O’Smashus,
Queen Elizabitch and Julia Wild. By the half the Dollz were trailing by 60
points and looking to regroup their strategy.
The Dollz have always been a fast-skating team who likes to control the front of the pack. After the halftime break, it was evident that this strategy was not working against Omaha, who would take the back of the pack and slow down to force 20 ft. penalties on the Dollz. So the strategy for second period was to change this up and have a pair of blockers hang to the back, waiting to sit on the Omaha jammer, while the front two would assist on breaking up the ORG defense and stop their jammer if she snuck by the first defense.
Second period started off with a bang as Julia Wild grabbed lead jammer over
Ima Firestarter and racked up a grand slam and 14 points. It was a momentum
that would continue through the second period as jammers Jackie O’Smashus and Queen Elizabitch continued to rack up the points. Second period also brought more ORG skaters to the box, allowing the Dollz to continue to chip away at the ORG’s lead. Tragedy struck with about ten minutes left in the bout when jammer Jackie O’Smashus went down at the fourth whistle, unable to get up. EMTs rushed to her side and the audience cheered as she was carried off the track by skater Dazzer’s
brother, Dustin.*
When the game returned to action, both teams found themselves sent to the penalty box, often skating jams with just two blockers. Despite the momentum and determination from the Dollz in the second period, it was too little too late for them to catch up, with the final score by the fourth whistle leaving Omaha with 117 and the Dollz with 87.
** Update ** Skater Jackie O’Smashus is all patched up and doing well. She was taken to the hospital where it was revealed that she broke a bone in her leg and tore a ligament. She had surgery on Sunday but is now at home. She will be in a cast of two weeks and will then begin the long road to recovery. True to Jackie’s gun-ho spirit, the only thing she had to ask when she was carried off the track was “Did
I get any points?”
1/23/2010
Dollz Host Omaha, Narrow Loss by 7 Points
There are few hardier fans than the fans of the Sioux Falls Roller Dollz. Despite a parking lot coated in ice, and a forecast for sleet and rain, the stands were at capacity on Saturday night as the Dollz welcomed their rivals to the south, the Omaha Rollergirls.
Fans remembered the ORG well from last year’s season closer, where the Dollz dominated the ORG. After losing to the Dollz twice last season, it was obvious that the ORG were seeking some big-time revenge. There were some familiar faces on the ORG roster, including heavy-hitter Daisy Mayhem #665 and speedy jammer Ima Firester #53, but there were also some new faces including Anna Maniac #999, whom the Dollz had faced when she skated with the ICT Roller Girls out of Witchita, Kansas. Fans were ready to see the Dollz do their thing on the track, and were not disappointed when the first jam set the pace for the remainder of the game.
Known as a hard-hitting and slow skating team, the ORG’s strategy remained similar to their previous encounters with the Dollz: their blockers kept to the back of the pack, forming a four-skater wall against the jammer, usually opening a gap on the outside of the track to whip their jammer to the front of the pack. The Dollz’ strategy was to keep the pack at a more moderate pace and control the front of the pack, waiting to suck that opposing jammer back in once she cleared her own skaters. This strategy was highly effective at stopping ORG’s jammer and consistently giving the Dollz’ jammer lead jammer status. By obtaining the lead jammer status, the Dollz were able to successfully call off the jam in a way to keep the ORG from scoring. But even achieving lead jammer status could not keep the ORG’s jammer from grabbing precious penalty points from Dollz who were serving their time in the penalty box. Trailing by fourteen points at the half, the Dollz put their heads together to start working on better controlling the pack and staying out of the box.
Second period, fans got to see some real fast-hitting action as the Dollz came back utilizing more strategic blocks and letting the ORG tire themselves out with big hits. The strategy was working, but the Dollz could not keep their skaters out of the box, again, handing points to the ORG with every jam. With less than ten minutes left in the bout, the Dollz were trailing by less than 25 points and the crowd was screaming as announcers D.O.C. and Destructive D-Lite egged them on. The bout literally came down to the last jam: the rafters felt like they were shaking when the final whistle was blown to start the last jam, all the crowd was on there feet cheering.
When the last four whistles were blow, the final score left the Dollz just 7 points from victory – final score 80 to 87.
Though the bout was hard-fought, there were nothing but hi-fives and hugs between
the two teams in the end. And with this bout behind them, the Dollz look forward
to meeting their Omaha rivals again next month on February 20th to return the
favor, and beat ORG on their home turf.
12/12/09
Sioux Falls Killa Beez Sting the Sioux City Roller Dames
Sioux Fall Roller Dollz Killa Beez vs. Sioux City Roller Dames
The Killa Beez continued the Roller Dollz season four winning streak with their
victory this weekend in Sioux City. A fast-paced game filled with big hits and
quick jamming, the Beez earned their stripes once again, this time against the
hard-hitting Dames.
The Beez started out strong, maintaining a defensive and aggressive pack. The
Dames’ strategy was to “pinch” the Beez blockers to the inside
of the track, allowing their jammer to be whipped on the outside, granting them
the advantage of speed coming through the corners. But while this strategy allowed
the Dames’ jammer to get through on occasion, the Beez were able to use
their position on the inside of the line to shuttle their jammer through their
own blockers, usually allowing the jammer to get through the pack cleaner and
quicker – the best way to ensure lead jammer status.
At the half, the game was still close with only 20 odd points separating the
Beez’ lead over the Dames. After regrouping during half time, the Dollz
decided to try a new strategy of forming pairs and “walls” of blockers
to better keep the Dames’ jammer from breaking through the pack. Even
though big hitters from the Sioux City team like Mo Pain and P.B.R. were hammering
the Beez, blockers Red Thunder, Hollicidial Maniac and Blondezilla were quick
to retaliate with some brutal hits all their own. Once the period got rolling,
it was clear the Dames were hurting – skaters Betsy Wrecksie and Sandra
D’Vious both required attention from the on-site EMTs for lower back injuries.
But the Dollz kept fighting, and most importantly, shutting out the Dames’ jammer
and racking up the points. When the final four whistles blew, the score was Beez
112 to 86 for the Dames.
11/21/09
Battle for South Dakota Bout
Roller Dollz Killa Beez
The stands were packed Saturday, November 21st as the Sioux Falls Dollz Killa Beez prepared to take on their newest West-river rivals, the Rushmore Rollerz. A new league, formed over a year ago, the Rollerz have been looking for an opportunity to settle the score between East and West river South Dakota with the Dollz, and this last weekend, the score was finally settled.
The tone for the bout was set before the teams even hit the track, as MC Destructive D-Lite introduced sister-in-laws, and now bitter rivals, Red Thunder of the Sioux Falls Roller Dollz and Pinky B Witch from the Rushmore Rollerz. After a little trash-talking, the teams skated out and took their respective spots on the bench.
The first jam set the tone for the rest of the game, with a solid wall of pink blockers in the front and team captain, Jackie O’Smashus, flying through the pack and grabbing lead jammer status. The Dollz’ strategy was to play a close, controlled pack focused on defense. The Dollz grabbed an early lead and held onto it with a score of 134 to 49 at the half.
Comprised of season four rookies, the Killa Beez team was the first opportunity for about half of the team to skate in front of their friends, family and new fans. New-comers Fully Ozomatic and N. Nita Meds proved formidable jammers throughout the game, racking up as many as fifteen points in a single jam! Right there waiting in the pack were rookie blockers Casey Lace’em, Norma Mean and Blondezilla. At a formidable six foot, Blondezilla was a crowd favorite as she slammed into blocker and jammer alike – especially when paired with the equally tall and just as destructive Red Thunder. Other crowd favorites, like Frenchie Fistfighter, Lady Biohazard, Sandra D’Vious, Applicious, Betsy Wrecksie, Lil’ Wicked, Jackie O’Smashus, and Lilly KillKill were there to hip-check, shoulder jab and can-open their way through the Rollerz’ defenses!
At the start of the second half, it was obvious that the Rollerz were working harder than ever to tear the Roller Dollz defense apart: though the Dollz were able to get to the front of the pack and maintain control, they often found their blockers being picked off or “pinched” to the inside by the Rollerz in an attempt to get their jammer through. But even their best efforts to break-down the Dollz defenses could not keep the Dollz speedy jammers from flying through the pack and racking up the points.
When the final four whistles blew, the dust was settled and the score was 247 to 87, with East River triumphant in the Battle for South Dakota. Needless to say, there was nothing but hugs and hi-fives after the games, as well as plans for the next chance for the two sides of the state to clash on the derby track.
A special thank you to all of our fans who made the trek up to Brookings to cheer on the Dollz, also our officials and volunteers who help us put on such amazing event! A portion of the proceeds from the “Battle for South Dakota” bout will be donated to Honor Flight South Dakota, an organization that makes it possible for our national’s veterans to see the monuments in Washington D.C. that have been built in their honor.
10-10-2009
Dollz Kick off Season
Four with Victory
Dollz Dominate the Indianapolis Naptown Roller Girls
at
Home Opener October 10th
The stands were packed as the
Dollz rolled onto the track for the
first home bout of season four! The
home crowd was loud and rowdy as
they welcomed the Naptown Roller
Girls from Indianapolis, Indiana to
the EXPO Building.
Known as a fast-skating and hardhitting
team, the NRG came out
of the first couple jams fast and
working hard to pinch the Dollz
on the inside, opening up some
holes on the outside for their jammers
to pass. But the Dollz aren’t
used to being boxed in, and quickly
changed strategy, slowing the pack
down and hammering their hardest
blockers, like Four Leaf Cleaver
and Shadi Layne.
The Dollz grabbed the lead in the
first couple jams and held on tightly
the whole night. Frustrated, the
NRG were able to momentarily stop
the Dollz and rack up some points
just prior to half time.
When the whistles blew for second
period, fans could see how each
team was adjusting their skating
style to counter-attack the strategy
of the other blockers. Now, instead
of each team speeding ahead, the
pack started slow right from the first
whistle, usually with the jammers
hitting the back of the pack after
the first turn. But what could have
been a good defense for the NRG,
was no match for the Dollz’ speedy
jammers, who whizzed through the
pack of slow blockers.
Jammer Queen Elizabitch had an
outstanding game, dominating with
a total of 43 points scored for the
Dollz - an average of 3.58 points
per jam! The NRG’s top jammer,
Blue Messiah, on the other hand
was only able to garner 20 points
the whole game.
Aside from control of the pack
speed and having quick jammers,
the Dollz did an excellent job of controlling
the game through achieving
lead jammer status. With the power
to call off the jam in the hands (and
hips) of the lead jammer, consistently
gaining control over the jam
in this manner was pivotal to the
Dollz final victory of 96 to 59.
4-25-2009
ROAD TRIP
RESULTS!!!
The Sioux Falls Rollerdollz spent the weekend
of April 25th in a van. Sounds like fun eh? They
had to drive to Columbus, OH to play a special
bout against the Ohio Roller Girls. This was the
first of 2 important bouts that are required to set
the Rollerdollz official WFTDA team ranking. The
final score? 85-88! It was neck and and neck
throughout the entire bout,
but in the end, the
Dollz lost by only 3 points! That's nothing to scoff
at though as Ohio is currently ranked 8th in
the nation!
Co-Founder Jayme 'Painmaker' Nelson
said "We were very proud of our performance.
We worked well together on the track, played
hard, and represented Sioux Falls well. They
were not expecting such a tough challenge."
We'd like to thank all of our supporters who
helped out with our travel expenses.
1-24-2009
Rollerdollz vs. North Star Roller Girls
Despite a strong and promising start, the Roller Dollz ultimately
fell to the Minnesota North Star’s “Super Nova’s” in
a final score of 117 to 71.
Within the first ten minutes the Roller Dollz scored a commanding ten point
lead. They showed strong teamwork and impressive jamming. At the end of the
first period the score was a surmountable 40 to 59.
The Supernovas came back strong in the second period. Julia Wild and Little
Miss Masochist took a beating by the Nova's defense, but they kept on ticking,
both spending time at the jammer line and in the pack. For the Northstars,
jammers Medusa and Katarina Hitt were on fire, as they sped around the track.
The Dollz efficiently contained them on a number of occasions, but they certianly
slipped through a few times. Queen Elizabitch came out with a 19 point jam,
closing the gap half way through the second period. Although there were some
impressive plays during these thirty minutes, the penalty box got the best
of the Dollz and, in the end; the dollz came up short against the Supernovas.
It was a tough loss for the Dollz as they fell to the Supernovas at the end
of last season, but their drive and determination was no match for the clean
skating and skill of the Supernovas.
Though the Dollz suffered defeat, that did not put a damper on the after
bout party, which was held at The Red Eye! DJ Absolute spun jams while Dollz
and Novas alike danced the night way. A Roller Dollz post bout party never
fails to bring the best dance offs and Saturday’s was no different.
The Roller Dollz have great respect for the Northstar organization and are
already planning a rematch. Keep your eyes peeled!
1-5-2008
Winter Black and Blues Bout is a thriller.
Bad MediSin defeated by Skates of Wrath
at a sold out Sioux Falls Convention Center. Children's Inn recieves
big check.
click here for
some more pics!
12-15-2007
Roller Dollz Vs. Gang Green
The Sioux Falls Roller Dollz traveled to Lincoln Nebraska on
a balmy winter day to rematch against Gang Green of the No Coast
Derby Girls. The competition was splendid, but Gang Green would get
their revenge by defeating the Roller Dollz. Final Score: 66-45
11-10-07
Brookings Bout a Sensation!
Bad Medisin gets revenge on
Skates of Wrath Saturday night at the Swiftel center in Brookings. Veterans
honored.
A crisp Saturday
evening on the 10th of November brought the Sioux Falls Roller Dollz for the
first time to Brookings, SD. The two teams rolled hard all three twenty minute
periods; but in the end, unlike last year, Bad Medisin ended up with a
decisive win. This bout marked first time appearances for many of this
year's new recruits; veterans came to learn quickly that fresh meat or not,
they could play hard too. Great Job Ladies!! The after bout party was held
at the Safari in downtown Brookings, with an appearance by Smoke & Mirrors.
And as if it needed to be said, what a wonderful evening it was indeed.
Proceeds from this bout will go to Project Joy
10-23-07
Great Bout Saturday Vs. the Minnesota Roller Girls!!
Here is
a link to pictures from that bout.
Here are
some pics from Queen Elizabitch.
Proceeds
go the the Sioux Falls Humane Society!!!!!
Oh, it is so ON!
A sensually sensational
bout took place on a hard and fast Omaha floor September 22nd during a warm
autumn evening at a rink known as Skate Daze. The Day will go down
in infamy as the Sioux Falls Roller Dollz first ever loss, unceremoniously
defeated by the Omaha Roller Girls. However, the Dollz, equally as
hard and fast as the sleek wood floor, would not go down without a fight. Could
this be the beginning of a intense rivalry? Only time will tell.
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Story!
Sioux Falls Roller Dollz have joined the Chamber of Commerce!
Click
for Pics of the ribbon cutting ceremony!
HOLY COW!
In a dastardly delicious bout, the Sioux Falls
Roller Dollz conquered their demons and set the rink on fire. Emergency fire
crews were sent home when Pabst Blue Ribbon celebrations quelled the inferno.
Showing some of their best skating to date, the Roller Dollz proved to the
World they are bona fide and here to stay. An uphill battle all
the way, every inch was heavily contested. Gang Green's defense came out
early, shutting down the ferocious skating of star jammer, Applicious. Off
to an early lead, Gang Green's unstoppable jammer, Sylvia Bullet, affectionatly
known in the stands as "The One", confirmed this bout would not soon be forgotten
as its many turns left the crowd breathless and on its feet a majority of
the match.
In the end, there were no losers. Both teams showed poise, strength,
and professionalism; The perfect end to a great season. The after bout celebrations
assured the genuine good nature of all the girls. Is there any better dancing
than that of Gang Green? The Dispencer, Systa Wrecktomy, and "The One" (Sylvia
Bullet) earned the affection of many as they tore up the dance floor
as well as they did on the rink. What could be better but a rematch next
season?! Stay tuned……
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