Derby Girls Take Marquette By Storm

Downriver Roller Dallz’s jammer tries to stay inbound. (photo by Roweena Langin)

Marquette MI- Marquette’s Dead River Derby girls opened their 2015 season with a double hitter at the Lakeview Arena on Saturday March 11. The girls had the honor of hosting the Keweenaw Roller Girls of Houghton MI and the Downriver Roller Dollz of Woodhaven MI.

The bouts started at 6 with the Downriver Roller Dollz. After a short break the Dead River Derby lined up against the Keweenaw Roller Girls. Both bouts were filled with high action and excitement.

Proceeds from the event will go to the new JJ Packs program being implemented in the public schools which provides food for kids in need on the weekends and over holiday breaks when they’re not in school.

Downriver Roller Dollz’s jammer get set to pass and make points. (photo by Roweena Langin)

Dead River Derby jammer struggles to make points. (photo by Roweena Langin)

Downriver Roller Dollz’s jammer draws a penalty. (photo by Roweena Langin)

Downriver Roller Dollz’ jammer falls. (photo by Roweena Langin)

Don’t miss the next Dead River Derby double header on May 2nd at Lakeview Arena, 7-10pm. Next month’s event will benefit local bike shop, Revolutions. Find out more about Revolutions and their ongoing classes to teach and get area youth on bikes and out enjoying the great outdoors: Revolutions: Building a Stronger Community One Bike At a Time

Come out a support this great community sports event!

by Roweena Langin

When I was a little girl my parents taught me how to use a camera. I spent my photographic childhood in 4-H taking photos so I could enter them into the yearly county fair and have them judged. I have a BFA in photography from Northern Michigan University. My favorite photographic subjects are sports and nature. My dream career is to be a sports photographer working for a big name team or media. I have been a volunteer photographer for the Beacon House in Marquette for some of their fundraising events. In May 2014 I became a contributor with marquettemagazine.com.

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