Our Lehigh Valley Rollergirls Hissy Fit squad came into this bout a 70% underdog. Mother State came in with a reputation for destroying opponents.
With only 7 skaters on the squad, Mother State was all business showing impressive skills warming up and a solid game plan. Their blocking was great, their jammers were quick and fast but they revealed their weakness early in the bout. Penalties. The best of plans fall apart when that first shot is fired and when the Hissy Fits realized Mother State’s game plan was only effective with all skaters on the rink they quickly took advantage of it.
The Hissy Fits got off to a great start pushing an early 25-0 lead only to have the score tied following a powerful power jam by Mother State. Mother State kept the momentum rolling until the Hissy Fits charged forward to a 96-83 halftime lead.
After the break it became a nailbiter. With 15 minutes remaining the score was tied at 138. With 6 minutes to go it was tied at 163. At 4:00 minutes tied at 168. The fans were screaming, they were yelling they were chanting. With less than 2 minutes to go the Hissy Fits got a huge break gaining a powerjam that pushed them to 192 with Mother State at 168. There were 3 more exciting jams that ended with a final LVRG powerjam and ultimately a victory!
Final Score: Mother State 183 – LVRG Hissy Fits 195
I have to say both squads fought hard in an almost brutally physical bout tonight. Playing short handed (I heard 7 is all they normally need) Mother State was impressive. Teamwork and well thought out, perfectly timed and effective strategy kept this bout exciting.
In the end, the sportsmanship and camaraderie were evident
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