Cherry Bomb jammer Dragonheart maneuvering to get past the Agoges’ blocker. Photo by Debbie McCain
Cherry Bomb’s jammer Strawberry Jam passes the Devil’s blocker to race against their jammer. Photo by Debbie McCain
Cherry Bomb Blockers Hotshot, Sour Patch, and Barbie Q working to keep the other team’s jammer from scoring. Photo by Debbi McCain
Group photo with the Boulder County Devil’s team after the bout. Photo by Debbie McCain
CHERRY BOMBS NEWS RELEASE
With great blockers holding the other team’s jammers and jammers getting through the other team’s walls, Los Alamos’ Jr. roller derby team the Cherry Bombs beat three teams from Colorado the second weekend of March in Fort Collins Colorado. The first bout against the Fort Collins Agoges took place Saturday morning March 9. The Cherry Bombs took the lead with Agoges right behind them with no more than 30 points. Thanks to amazing blocking by the Cherry Bombs and strategy by the Coaches and Jammers, the Cherry Bombs won 177 to 142. MVP Blocker went to Number 27 Avalanche. MVP Jammer went to Number 98 Strawberry Jam. MVP Overall went to Number 5, Dragonheart.
The second bout against the Boulder County Devil was more physical. But with determination and strong players, Cherry Bombs blew the Devils off the track winning 327 to 148. MVP blocker went to number 13, Barbie Q. MVP Jammer went to number 486, Diva. MVP Overall went to number 5, Dragonheart.
The final bout against Denver’s Minor Turbulence proves to be another battle of strategy.
The Minor Turbulence had quite a few larger players up against the Cherry Bombs but size
does not determine the game. As proven by Sniper Wolf, Sugar Crusher, and Bunny Rabid,
to name a few. Both teams played well with Cherry Bombs coming out on top with a 243 to
129 win. MVP Blocker went to number 13, Barbie Q. MVP Jammer went to number 486,
Diva. MVP Overall went to number 59, Fairy Dusther.
The Los Alamos Cherry Bombs Jr Roller Derby Team is a group of youth ages 11-17 from Albuquerque, Los Alamos, Santa Fe, and Taos. They practice in various locations that are available during the winter and at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink during the summer. If you are interested in learning more you can email losalamoscherrybombs@gmail.com, or see and cheer them on at a home tournament, Rumble on the Rio in Taos April 27-28. Donations to the team are welcome and can be given via PayPal at losalamoscherrybombs@gmail.com.