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Photo essay: Slamming and jamming ’til the wheels fall off

By Ben Hernandez and Ocean Edgar

On April 12, Humboldt Roller Derby’s (HRD) Root Force and Redwood Rollers defended their home turf against the Auburn Outlaws at Redwood Acres in Eureka. The Root Force won the first game 152 to 101. In game two, The Redwood Rollers brought home another victory winning 173 to 150 points. This was HRD’s last home game until September. As the team prepares for their next season, they will be hosting a few upcoming fundraisers.

HRD will be hosting a Pints for Nonprofits fundraiser on May 29 at the Blue Lake Casino from 6-9 p.m. The event will include a live DJ, souvenirs and happy hour pricing for the duration of the event. This event is meant to raise money for HRD to travel across California, Oregon and Washington for upcoming tournaments. For more information, you can follow Humboldt Roller Derby on Instagram @humboldtrollerderby.

Root Force jammer, Latina Turner attempts to complete the jam while being blocked by Jabberwocky of the Outlaws. Photo by Ben Hernandez
Sass-A-Thrash catches some alone time as she begins her jam. Photo by Ben Hernandez
Malice in Wonderland (Root Force) hits the floor as Torque N’ Beans and Wreck Flair battle it out on the track. Photo by Ocean Edgar
Sprocket Rocket (Redwood Roots) and High Voltage (Auburn Outlaws) collide in Game 1. Photo by Ben Hernandez
Outlaws’ High Voltage breezes by the pack. Photo by Ben Hernandez
High Voltage gets caught up in the pack the second time around. Photo by Ocean Edgar
High fives all around for the Outlaws as Delta Bruise leads the line. Photo by Ben Hernandez
Chakra Punch jams ahead of the pack to start off Game 2. Photo by Ben Hernandez
Cloverkill prepares for impact. Photo by Ben Hernandez
Cloverkill collides with Hulk Smash and Di O’Brawlical of the Outlaws. Photo by Ben Hernandez
Both the Rollers and the Outlaws enjoy “Sweet Caroline” during timeout. Photo by Ben Hernandez
It’s full steam ahead as the clock runs out for Coach AlieSinChains. Photo by Ocean Edgar

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