Dominion Clashes with Jerzey Derby Brigade: Roller Derby Recap

In its first home game of the season, the Jerzey Derby Brigade (JDB) last night hosted in Morristown NJ the Dominion Derby Girls visiting all the way from Hampton Roads VA. Despite a strong 2017 season and a convincing win in its first 2018 away game on March 31, the JDB encountered an opponent strong enough to stop its winning streak. 

The pattern was set in the very first jam when Dominion jammer #21 Smokin’ Ices put the first four points on the board. Time and again Smokin’ Ices proved herself Dominion’s big gun, dodging past JDB blocking almost at will. Also formidable were Dominion jammers #15 Sparkle Wolf and #777 Khristal Meth. Dominion’s blocking was exceptional as well, often utilizing 4-blocker walls instead of the usual 3 plus one-free. Dominion didn’t have it entirely its own way. JDB jammer #3684 Californikate proved able to break through the Dominion wall repeatedly while #8 Lil Mo Peep And #128 Val Royale found paths around them. In the second half JDB upped its blocking intensity, with no fewer than three JDB skaters fouling out. Californikate scored the last points of the bout. But, it wasn’t enough for JDB. Dominion dominated, taking the win 275-74.

MVPs –

JDB:

#8 Lil Mo Peep (jammer)

#221 Det. Sure-Block Holmes (blocker)

Dominion:

#21 Smokin’ Ices (jammer)

#931 Kill’N Dem Hose (blocker)