Garnet Grit Betties win first bout of season

Wrangell's roller derby team has started their new season with a bang, coming away with a win in Ketchikan on Saturday.

The Garnet Grit Betties beat the hosting Rainforest Rollergirls with a final score of 270 to 132.

"We're really proud of the way we played," said Coach Shawna Buness, who rolls under the pseudonym "BabyCakes."

The Betties started the match with a scoreless two jams before retaking the momentum, building an early lead and building from there.

"Our team really pulled together," said Buness.

A dozen players and refs made the trip to Ketchikan, a destination Buness explained will...

 
 

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