Windy City Rollers Bout Recap

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Windy City Rollers bout recap by Max Minor

BELLES BLINDSIDE ATTACKERS 79-78, REMAIN UNDEFEATED

The Manic Attackers brought megatons of maladjusted mayhem Sunday night, but could not combat Motha' Nature, as Helles Belle gazelle Quiet Storm ran rampant, repeatedly ripping the roof off the rink, in what many consider to be the best bout of the season.

Like Santa, Attackers Val Capone and Mo Vengeance made their presence known early, bouncing checks off Hell's Belles superstars Quiet Storm and Varla Vendetta. Physicality flowed freely, resulting in right-away ruckus, featuring Attacker Sidney Vicious and Hell's Belle Penny Royalty. Belle Belle Diablo repeatedly rained retribution on the previously penalized predator Vicious.

As the end of the half approached, Attacker up-and-comer Ying O' Fire proved she's one to watch, scoring several precious points. But Hell's Belle behemoth Anita Bier brought the brewery, setting a hard pick for any Attacker in reach..

The second half began with the Attackers leading 37-34. Although trailing throughout, the Belles kept close, utilizing speed, smarts and Storm.

With only two minutes left, The Attackers still led, 72-67, thanks to jammers Tex Ann, Ying O'Fire and Mo Vengeance. But the Belles stuck with what works, keeping Quiet Storm on the floor for the last three jams of the bout. With only 20 seconds left, the Belles needed only one point to tie.

It was Storm versus Vengeance, as both swerved skillfully through the pack. As the final whistle blew, the score remained unknown. When the dust settled, Storm once again proved superior, leading the Belles to their third straight victory, 79-78.

CROSSERS CRUSH FURY 71-40

Crippled by injuries, The Fury brought knives to a gunfight, getting trounced early and often by the recently rejuvenated Double Crossers.

Despite valiant efforts from Fury captain Crimson Crusher and red-hot rookie Elektra Fire, The Fury could not make up for the plethora of points normally scored by sidelined sensation Hurricaine Charlie and bad girl bruiser Juanna Rumble.

The Crossers looked sharp Sunday, rolling to a previously unattained victory. Crosser Captain Ana Mission was on a mission, setting the tone and pace early. Crossers Lucy Ferr and Courtney Shove had the bouts of their lives, using every opportunity to score and floor their opponents.

Their victory never in doubt, The Crossers looked razor sharp, keeping the Fury trailing on the rink and on the board.

With the return of two of their biggest stars still in question, it is clear The Fury must rebuild quickly or expect a long and daunting playoffs, as their opponents continue to turn up the heat.

An elusive victory under their belt, Ana Mission and her Crossers may have created the momentum they need to become serious contenders in the battle for quad queen supremacy .