Really I am still in awe of what took place the other night. Let this night live in infamy, July 10th 2010 – the end of the Hellbombers undefeated reign of terror. The whole night was impressive; anyone who was a derby fan and had to miss this bout, I feel very sorry for.

First bout Hard Knockers vs. Cleveland Steamers

The Knockers needed this bout in so many ways; going into this bout without a win, struggling to get back in sync, and needing to let out some pent up aggression. But the Steamers are no team to be walked on, they have been on fire this season. As I predicted would be the case, bodies were flying everywhere! WC looked at me when Cupquake came flying into us, and said “its about time someone slid into us”. I really miss the 8 foot borders! One thing that was killing the Steamers was the amount of penalties, especially jammer penalties. But all in all, I am not sure how different the lineups were for the knockers, but you better keep it for next season. Knockers had pack control most of the night, setting up key blocks, trapping a steamer in the back and forcing twenty foots. And then there was Mommy’s Little Monster – holy shit!! Monster was unstoppable out on the track, over fifty points scored for her team, unbelievable! This bout was so exciting from start to finish, finals had brought out the best in the Knockers, and the Steamers just could not answer. Two in the pink, none in the stink, Ian and his pink snuggie, helped fuel the Knockers to a very powerful win over the always tough Steamers.

The main event Rolling Pinups vs. Hellbombers

I have never seen so much green in the stands, even Destroya’s brother and Killy’s man Josh were wearing green, (everyone loves the Pinups) it was incredible! When the first jam finished, I was like oh yeah this is going to be a war; when the second jam finished I said oh no this is going to get ugly. And this is how how the first half went, classic Bombers style; small jams 4-5 point nickle and dime, and just keep widening the gap. Pinups were struggling to get their pack in sync, Bombers were having an easy time making lead jam. Towards the end of the first half, Pinups were able to out a couple points on the board to try and keep the damage minimal. Often Pinups jammers were forced to call jams without scoring knowing a bomber was right behind them. As the first half came to a close the Bombers were ahead by double 48 – 24.

With the start of the second half the Pinups got themselves back on track, and were slowing starting to stifle the Bombers offense. Back and forth couple point jams, giving the Pinups the confidence needed to get back in the game, Steve (playing the father role to my child) WC, and myself all said the same thing: “you know two big jams, and they are right back in this thing” and then, just like that,  huge back to back jams by Boots and then by Pixie, and the Pinups are in the lead! The sound of the crowd was over bearing, it sounded like ten thousand people were in the stands screaming. I jumped up in amazement, the place was out of control! The last two jams are so crucial when the point spread is so close, any team that loses their cool can be completely rolled on. Pixie takes the lead, gets a couple , calls off the jam with time on the clock for one more jam. Boots vs CoCo, the pack is filled with vets, it is on! Boots starts roadblocking CoCo to wear down the clock, 40 seconds left on the clock CoCo is sent to the box, this could really happen! The fear of booty going to the box, greatly overwhelmed my body, jammerless jam could have been devastating. Booty takes lead, calls off the jam, Pinups have managed to do the Unthinkable! PINUPS are the 2010 Hazard Cup Champions!!!

There are so many moments in these bouts that I could write forever! I personally want to thank every skater, bench manager, referee, announcer, medic, and volunteer who made this season so memorable, so enjoyable, and for providing the most entertaining sport that Cleveland has to offer! Thank you!!

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