That Was A Fiery Claw Biting Bout

Last Saturday’s Putas del Fuego vs Hellcats’ game showed all the TXRD fans that the skaters are back with a vengeance, and that everyone has something to prove! The Hellcats’ newcomer Roxxie Revolver hit the track with guns blazing and claws bared – true to the kitty way. The proud Putas were on fire from jam 1 and gave it hell to the bitter end. Their 4 newest members were there to prove they had paid their dues in the heat and were ready to hit the track hard. They also had a few Hired Guns on the bench itching to show their mad skills as well.

By the second jam of the first quarter, first-time-Puta Wild Carnage had 10 points on the board for her team and didn’t stop there. Score at the end of the first quarter: Putas 20 – HC 19. Putas had only 2 minors, but that Roxxie, she’s learned the Hellcats’ fouling tricks well – 2 majors all to herself!

Quarter 2 was full of antics only TXRD roller girls can bring to the track; forearms, illegal procedures, and a 2 lap duel. It’s the Texas Roller Derby way! By halftime, the Putas still held the lead in points, but the Hellcats showed us all how it was done with penalties – 5 majors with 3 points lost in minors!! Hell yea Hellcats!!

The third quarter brought on a few more penalties and a good chunk of points for the Hellcats, but the 4th is where it’s at! Roxxie and Glitterotica were both ejected from the Hellcats but they still managed to keep the lead. Wild Carnage and an upright on the track spent a few special moments together, and she was done for the rest of the game with a very bruised calf muscle. It was a nail biter ’til the very last jam, but with a final score of 54-44, and a wild, screaming crowd full of fans, the Hellcats reminded us why they have been so dominant year after year!