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The Belles of the Brawl came out in full force, facing the Sea to Sky Sirens, of the Squamish WomenB次元官网网址檚 Roller Derby league in game 1, before an energetic packed house.
Ill-matched, the Belles consistently out-jammed the Sirens and kept a hefty lead throughout both halves of derby action.
Kariac Arrest, who in her first game with the Belles was named MVP, credited her team for keeping its focus.
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The Harbour City Rollers from Nanaimo provided the Margarita Villains with some stiff competition, locking wheels in more head to head battle. But, the Villains were able to keep a safe lead heading into the second half, where both teams fought hard, until they pulled ahead with a 50-point lead that helped them coast to a 158-88 win.
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Next month, The Rotten Apples will take on The Tempest from Saltspring Island and The Hard Cores will battle WashingtonB次元官网网址檚 Aftershocks Roller Rebels.
Skaters hit the track May 9, at 5:30 p.m. For tickets visit .
