Article by Silas Albright, Sports Editor of The Appalachian […]
Appalachian Roller Derby brings hard hits and open arms in season opener
The parking lot of the Youth Outreach Skating Rink in West Jefferson was entirely filled by 3:25 p.m. on Feb. 24, but cars kept pouring in, extending increasingly farther out into the field of grass and wild onions alongside the building. Skaters and spectators alike milled around outside enjoying the overcast but unusually mild weather. A […]
Appalachian Roller Derby vs. Red Stick Roller Derby Season Opener, Feb. 24
After using their off season to recoup, regroup and innovate, Appalachian Roller Derby is back in action and ready to begin their season the way they ended their last season, with a win! Appalachian Roller Derby left their last season ranking at a hard earned 126 out of 339 qualifying teams in the Women’s Flat […]
Player Profile: 2 Shainz
Derby Name: 2 Shainz #99 Real Life Alias: Shaina Crump Freshie Year: 2015-2016 with ARG Number of Tattoos: 3 When some other teams first see Boone Shiners Captain 2 Shainz they dismiss her for her size, but they only make that mistake once. Small, but incredibly fierce, she will show you her heart for derby […]
Player Profile: Public Jenemy
Derby Name: Public Jenemy #01 Real Life Alias: Jenna Cucco Freshie Year: 2013-2014 If there was ever a skater whose derby name did not exactly fit her real life persona, it’s AllStars Co-Captain Public Jenemy. She is, quite possibly, the kindest and happiest person you will ever meet. But on the track she’s a fierce […]
APPALACHIAN ROLLERGIRLS FIND GOLD AT CLOVER CUP
9lb Hammer writes: Over the Saint Patrick’s Day weekend, the Appalachian Rollergirls (#170) competed in the 2017 Clover Cup roller derby tournament in Dallas, Texas. Hosted by the Dallas Derby Devils, the tournament featured nine Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) teams from around the United States. Although the lowest-ranked team in the tournament, the […]
Player Profile: TuTu LaRue
Derby Name: TuTu LaRue #22 Real Life Alias: Billie Jo Mosley Burns Freshie Year: 2012-2013 with G-Force Number of Tattoos: 2 We call her “The Ever Graceful TuTu LaRue” but you can call her a jammer’s worst nightmare. And we’re not gonna lie, we all know her butt is magical. Even though you know […]
Don’t Hate, Speed Date! 2017
Appalachian Rollergirls is proud to announce the annual Valentine’s Day Speed Dating event is here! Our third annual Don’t Hate, Speed Date! is scheduled for Sunday February 12th at Cafe Portofino in Boone, NC. The event is for the 18+ crowd and welcomes anyone who is interested in making a connection. Looking for love? Great! […]
Fundraiser at Canyons, Blowing Rock
Appalachian Rollergirls is proud to partner with Canyons Historic Restaurant and Bar in Blowing Rock for our first fundraiser for the 2017 bout season. Monday February 6th, Canyons will donate a portion of your meal to ARG. We will also be there, hanging out and enjoying the great food ourselves. If you want a chance […]
Rollergirls roll past Chattanooga All-Stars
BOONE — Once the Appalachian Rollergirls All-Stars took its lead on the Chattanooga All-Stars, the Rollergirls never gave it back. […]
