Scoring Leaders
For the Monsters, Kaka Caliente totalled 26 points, with an impressive 5 of 6 jams gaining lead. Unicoroner jammed 10 times for 16 points, with contributions of 11 points from Shock ‘n’ Roll, 9 from Bombshell Shock, 7 from Boogie Tights, and 1 from Scarlet Witch.

For the Zombies, it was Rookie of the Year candidate Terror d’Bits with a game high 43 points on 4 for 10 lead jammer status, aided by 10 points from fellow rookie Kung Furious, 7 each from Vengeance Anya and Betty Wreckognize, and 6 from Party Foul.

Penalty Leaders
Overall, BHRG skaters spent less time in the box than they average. Monsters were led in penalties by Shock ‘N’Roll with 7 minors, 1 major, and Unicoroner with 2 minors, 3 majors. Zombies were led by Margles McNasty with 7 minors, 3 majors, and Charmed N. Dangerous with 7 minors and no majors.

The Zombies jumped out in front early, taking a 9-0 lead in the first 2 jams. Bombshell Shock and Kaka Caliente managed to get their squad on the board in jams 4 and 6, and the score stood at 16-12 in favor of the Zombies. A streak of 3 consecutive lead jam calls for the Zombies allowed them to outscore the Monsters 10-2 over the next three jams to briefly extend their lead to 26-14. However, the Monsters came roaring back, gaining lead jammer the next 6 jams in a row, outscoring the Zombies 21-4 over that stretch to take their first lead after the 15th jam, 35-30. Game High scorer Terror d’Bits scored the last 6 points of the first half for the Zombies to put them back on top by one at the break, 36-35.

The second half was mostly back and forth as the teams dueled to the finish. Kung Furious tried to increase the Zombies’ lead with a 5-0 jam to make it 41-35, but the very next jam Kaka Caliente answered for the monsters with a 9-0 shutout that took the lead back for the Monsters. Terror d’Bits turned in an impressive 9-0 jam to put the Zombies back on top by one, 51-50, but over the next six jams, the Monsters used lead jammer status to their advantage, achieving lead jam 4 of those 6 jams and outscoring the Zombies 18-1 over that span (including a 10 point jam from Unicoroner), and getting their biggest lead of the game by 16 points, 67-51. The Zombies again turned to Terror d’Bits, who put together three grand slams for a 15-point shutout that cut the Monsters’ lead to a single point, 67-66. With the clock winding down, Party Foul gained lead jam for the Zombies after Unicoroner was sent to the penalty box, and with a quick scoring pass, called the jam off after scoring 3 points to reclaim the lead for the Zombies, 69-67. Terror d’Bits took the jammer line alone, with Unicoroner in the penalty box. The Monsters’ blocking was enough to hold Terror back, and Unicoroner was able to emerge from the box and get into the action. Unicoroner gained lead jammer and tried to shut Terror out, calling the jam off quickly as she got into the pack. The score went 3-1 in favor of Unicoroner, knotting the game at 70 points apiece. Time out was called by the Zombies, setting up the final jam. Once again, Terror and Uni lined up at the jammer line. Both jammers had a difficult time getting through the pack, as the blockers of both teams were determined to deny their opponents. Neither jammer was able to gain lead, so the jam was going to its natural conclusion at the end of two minutes. A brutal hit took down Unicoroner, who never seemed to really recover the speed that she’s known for. When the four whistle blasts ended the jam, Terror d’Bits was awarded 3 points, sealing the victory for the Zombies, and once again providing a thrilling conclusion for the fans at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center.

So, yeah, that was the game.

Babe Ruthless (Ellen Page) and Smashley Simpson (Drew Barrymore) have nothing on our own Bleeding Heartland Rollergirls. But we’d like to support them anyways in their new movie Whip It. So we are inviting you, our fans, to join us Friday night, October 9th at Kerasotes West (2929 W. 3rd St. Bloomington) to see the 7:20 pm showing of Whip It.

You will recognize us by our BHRG uniforms as we prepare for our Monster Mash-Up bout on October 10th by watching some of Hollywood’s best test their skills on the derby track. We are certain that the whips, pushes and general derby mayhem in Whip It will inspire us to resurrect that same ruthless rage 7:00 pm on Saturday at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center when we go head to head with some of the scariest monsters and zombies this side of the Wabash River.

Wear your own favorite BHRG apparel and you may be eligible for free bout tickets. Hope to see you there!

Bleeding Heartland Rollergirls shake teams up for a Halloween treat

On October 10, 2009, BHRG will hold the last home game of the 2009 season at the Twin Lakes Recreation Center. This will prove to be an energetic bout, with a spooky flair. BHRG is shaking the teams up, rearranging players into two teams – The Zombies and The Monsters – specially designed for this bout only. For this Halloween-themed game, the rollergirls will be dressed as either zombies or monsters, out for blood, limbs, brains, and points. During half-time, there will be a costume contest featuring prizes for the most outstanding costumes.

Come out to support BHRG in their last home game of the season. Doors open at 6 PM, and the game starts at 7 PM. The Twin Lakes Recreation Center (formerly the Bloomington Sportsplex) is located at 1700 W. Bloomfield Rd. Tickets can be purchased in local businesses such as Bloomingfoods, Be Hair Now, Plan 9, Landlocked, at www.brownpapertickets.com, or from your favorite rollergirl. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Alcohol will be for sale for those of age.

For one last glimpse of BHRG this season, head up to Indianapolis to check out the Flatliners and Code Blue Assassins in a double-header as they take on Indy’s Naptown Rollergirls on November 7 at the Pepsi Coliseum.