Gomeroke with the Dolls

Reservoir Dolls and Quad Squad Lock Up Top Seeds for Roller Derby Playoffs

The Mad Rollin’ Dolls rocked the rink in front of another sell-out crowd in a pair of match-ups crammed with astonishing speed and heart-stopping pile-ups. With the last whistles, the Reservoir Dolls and Quad Squad will move into the March 31 semi-finals ranked one and two. The pumped-up Vixens challenged the powerhouse Res Dolls – a bout that goes into the books as the best of the season. From the first jam, when OctoPushy (VV) flew over the inside lights and took out a ref, to the very last, when jammers Mouse (RD), and Harlot Bronte (VV) took each other out at turn four, the Vixens never let up. Both teams formed tight defensive packs and jammers had to fight for every point in this high scoring game.

The Unholy Rollers, yearning for blood, just couldn’t get their teeth into the Quad Squad. The vampire girls claimed six talented first-year skaters this season and the more experienced 2006 champion Quad Squad simply overpowered them. It’s a rebuilding year for the Unholies, who can expect Mauly Tov and Mack the Knife to emerge as major threats next season.

At halftime, hula-hoops and the Unholies came out tops. Revolver, hoop dancers from Chicago, defied gravity and kept the hoops twirling to the delight of the crowd. Also at the half, team mascots competed in the second annual Mascot Olympics and the Unholy Roller mascots took serious revenge for their team on the other teams’ mascots.

The bout was dedicated to Chris “ROM Zombie” Wallendal, MRD statistician, super fan and super friend.

This bout rounded out the regular season standings; the teams are ready to move into the playoffs with the Reservoir Dolls ranked #1, Quad Squad #2, Vaudeville Vixens #3 and Unholy Rollers #4. On March 31, the playoffs begin, with the Quad Squad vs. Vaudeville Vixens, and the Reservoir Dolls vs. Unholy Rollers.

Get your tickets early for the bouts that will determine who carries the Mad Rollin’ Dolls Championship Trophy Leg for the next year. All games are Saturday nights at 7pm at Fast Forward Skate Center. Tickets will be available at the usual outlets and at www.madrollindolls.com.

Scores:
Reservoir Dolls – 124; Vaudeville Vixens – 101
Quad Squad – 106; Unholy Rollers – 36