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| Whamsday Addams gets lead jammer. Photo by Frank Blau |
They came into the bout with a chant on their lips and a fierceness that would not quit. Despite the announcers continually insisting on calling these girls "cute," the sport they were playing was anything but. And the next 60 minutes would prove it.
The first jam started and ended quickly, with both jammers breaking free. Kitsap's punches and cream snagged the lead jammer status, but SCDG jamming phenom Hella Luna was quick behind her and forced a 0-0 jam. Then the Kitsap pack turned on the Northwest charm.
Over the next 6 jams, they held the Groms to four points as their own jammers circled the pack for 38, but it's not as bad as it sounds. Whamsday Addams broke out for a monster 20 point jam, scoring four grand slams the hard way, as Mad Medic worked her blocker magic, and Little Mean Sunshine also broke out for a multi-pass jam, but by and large the Groms, behind the efforts of Dirty Die Anna and Slambi, were doing a good job of getting their jammer out of the pack and forcing the early calls.
One thing was very clear as the half continued, the Groms were having trouble with the KDB pack. Jammer after jammer was stymied long enough for the Brats to gain lead, then call it off at their liesure. Through the entire first half, the Groms were held to a single pass or no points every jam as Mad Medic, Punches 'N' Cream, and Chewbecca laid on the hits.
Penalties began to pile on as the Groms fought hard to get their jammers through and they found themselves at pack disadvantages, allowing the Brats to string together some impressive scoring runs. At the half, the Kitsap Derby Brats stood tall with a 123-27 advantage.
The second half opened with Whamsday putting up a 5 spot in two passes. The second jam saw Chebecca putting on the star and plowing hard into the back of the pack, earning herself a trip to the box for back blocking and setting up a power jam for Santa Cruz. While the Kitsap pack worked hard, Hella Luna managed to lap the pack three times, putting up 15 points for the Groms.
From there it was nearly all Kitsap, as Little Mean Sunshine, Whamsday and Kae-Oss kicked the scoring into overdrive for an impressive 78-8 run as the Kitsap pack again held the Groms either scoreless or to single scoring passes. Another 58-10 tear found the Brats on top 262-60 as the final whistle blew.
Three cheers for Kitsap derby Brats
Whamsday Addams - 76 points led her team in scoring, and she was a force in the pack with multiple stops to her credit. She is a definite triple threat on the track.
Mad Medic - Mad medic was a terror in the pack with 5 stops and multiple big hits. Her work in the pack was a big part of this KDB win!
Chewbecca - She was tied for blocker stats, but her 11 points on the jammer line pushed her over the edge for the third KDB cheer!
Three cheers for the Derby Groms
Hella Luna - Hella scored nearly half the points for her team, including a 15 point power jam which had the crowd cheering wildly.
Dirty Die Anna - This girl was a force to be reckoned with. This skater held the Kitsap jammers at bay a LOT. Her work was definitely a joy to watch, and I predict she will go far.
Slambi - Working hard along with Dirty was another SCDG blocker, Slambi. With multiple stops of her own and an assist with Die Anna, this skater is well deserving of accolades.
The derby love was in full force in this game. From the first whistle to the last, these girls were all about supporting each other, dancing during official time outs, then laying into each other when the jam was in progress. It was a pleasure to see the Groms up from Santa Cruz. While I can't make it down to see them play I-5 or SDB, I definitely hope they come back soon!
Yes, I am "borrowing" the system of the great Elwood Bruise. As he has said "have at it!" I am not feeling all too guilty. basically, a blocker has three categories: jammer stops, open holes and big hits. Jammer stops have to keep the jammer from getting through the pack in a significant way.
B - Big hits are, well, big hits, but they have to be clean and they have to be significant.
S - Jammer stops have to keep the jammer from getting through the pack in a significant way.
O - Open holes are awarded for creating an opening for your jammer to get through.
A - Assists are awarded if you contribute significantly in a play which gives your teammate the ability to make a big play.
Remember, this is only based on what I can see. If I missed a big hit for you, I am sorry!
Kitsap Derby Brats
Mad Medic B-2. S-5, O-1
Chewbecca B-3, S-4
Neon Nija S-1
Whamsday Addams S-3, A-1
Quarter Poundher B-1, O-1, A-1
Punches 'N' Cream S-4, O-2, A-1
Stabby Gabby S-2
HanaBULL B-1, S-2
Kae-Oss O-1
Santa Cruz Derby Groms
Dirty Die Anna B-2, S -4, O-1, A-1
Slambi B-1, S-3, A-1
Jackie Skellington B-1, S-1
Lainie N Sanie B-1, O-1
Flower Power B-1, S-1
Lily Bomblin S-1
Vicious ViKing S-2
Speedster S-2
Betty BiteMe S-1
Hella Luna B-1, S-2
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