I've already written about the fantastic job Houston Roller Derby did hosting this year's WFTDA West Regional Tournament, particularly in the immediate wake of Hurricane Ike. Above and beyond that, though, this was a really damned good weekend of derby. Here's my takeaway:
Pikes Peak Derby Dames
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Western Regionals: (9w) Duke City over (8w) Pikes Peak, 138-99
9th seed Duke City was the only entrant to score an seeding upset in the first round of the Western Regionals, manhandling 8 seed Pikes Peak in the first half and then holding off a furious Pikes comeback to win the opening bout of the tournament, 138-99.
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Western Regional Preview: Opening Bouts
Previews and rosters for Friday's opening round bouts at the 2008 Western Regionals.
Preview: This Weekend In Midwest Derby
It's a very busy weekend in Midwest derby -- including two tourney-level WFTDA matchups in #20 Cincinnati vs. #9 Detroit and #16 Pikes Peak vs. #19 Grand Raggidy. Rusty Wheeler provides an overview of area action.
Pikes Peak on a tear
Somewhat lost in the shuffle of last weekend's Battle on the Bank was #27 Pikes Peak Derby Dames' impressive 94 - 81 upset of #6 Tucson Roller Derby on Saturday.
WFTDA Bout Preview: (u) Pikes Peak @ (u) Sacred City
Sacred City Derby Girls of the Sacramento area in California will have their first WFTDA sanctioned bout Saturday February 16th against the Pikes Peak Derby Dames of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The game will be held at Roller King, 889 Riverside Ave. Roseville, CA.
