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Las Catrinas win roller derby championship

The Sun City Roller Girls hosted the La Batalla de la Llorona 2016 Championship matchup on Sunday, Oct. 23, where Las Cartrinas won against the Chuco Town Chulas (163-139) at the El Paso County Coliseum. With the victory, Las Cartrinas were crowned the 2016 Roller Derby champions.

The most valuable blocker for the Chuco Town Chulas was awarded to Cuppa Tease and Clyde Barrel from the Las Catrinas. Kitty Killmore won Most Valuable Jammer for the Las Catrinas alongside Penny Piston for the Chulas.

“I have been waiting four years for this accomplishment,” said Las Catrinas head coach El Squido.