John Popper plays the National Anthem at the Texas Rollergirls 1st Bout of the 2005 Season

AUSTIN, TX

Texas Rollergirls broke into their Third season to rave reviews from the fans and the press. Check out what first timer, Austinist, had to say in their article Rock'n'Rollerderby Season Opener.

Final Scores:
Hustlers 26 vs Honky Tonk Heartbreakers 44
Hell Marys 24 vs. Hotrod Honeys 54

In first period action, the Hotrod Honeys brought Voodoo Doll back from the dead, coffin and all, happy to have her back after being out nearly all last season with an injury. The swamp vixen introduced the new team members, Rice Rocket, Rebellika and ex-Hustler, Eight Track. The addition of a couple tough blockers and one hell of a jammer to the already strong team proved to be just what they needed to show themselves a team to be reckoned with in 2005. The Hell Marys just didn't quite pray hard enough for this one, but don't foolishly count them out. They didn't all get expelled for nothing...they're still the toughest gals on the playground. At this game they introduced their new skater, Bea Attitude.

In second period action, the 2004 Undefeated Season Champions, Honky Tonk Heartbreakers took on second place Hustlers. Heartbreakers put it to the Hustlers hard forcing them to end the the 1st half with only 8 points to the Heartbreakers 24, but those disco divas came back strong in the 2nd half, showing everyone the Hustlers we've all grown to know and love over the last couple years. Just wasn't quite enough for them to pull off a win over the Heartbreakers though. Hustlers introduced their new skaters, Ellis Dee, Smash Hit and Curvette. Honky Tonk Heartbreakers continue their undefeated streak with no end in sight just yet, that is, and introduced their new team members, Belle Starr and Sic Shooter.

Rumor has it that penalty princess, Hot Wheels, broke into prison and stole an electric chair for this season, ready to show all these gals that she's not foolin' around anymore, play time is over!

Texas Hearing and Service Dogs were in the house celebrating another successful Texas Mighty Dog Walk. Nearly 2,000 dogs passed the finish line on a beautiful Texas day, last Saturday. Seems their Anti-Rain Dance did the trick. Texas Rollergirls' own Hot Wheels, Julio E. Glasses and Chip Queso kept everyone entertained on the mike and several Texas Rollerdogs crossed the finish line doing their part to support such a great organization.

On the musical front,The Sweethearts got everyone in the Rock'n'Rollerderby mood...and Cruiserweight kicked it into overdrive during half-time. Get your April 24th tickets N-O-W at Beerland, Playland, Cheapo Discs or PayPal -- you don't wanna miss even one bout of what's sure to be the best Texas Rollergirls season yet.

Playland announced half price Adult Skate on Tuesday nights with your Texas Rollergirls bout ticket stub. It's 18 and over so no kiddies to laugh at you as you try to remember how to skate...can't guarantee the same from the rollergirls sure to be there working on their skills though.