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Gallery: Meet the women of the Assault City Roller Derby team

Hella Paiño has been skating since 2010. She enjoys the rough side of derby, hitting people and collisions.
Hella Paiño has been skating since 2010. She enjoys the rough side of derby, hitting people and collisions. Drew Osumi | Staff Photographer
Fresh Meat Anna Daly is working on her last skills test and will soon be ready to play.
Fresh Meat Anna Daly is working on her last skills test and will soon be ready to play. Drew Osumi | Staff Photographer
Sawzall has been on her skates for six months.
Sawzall has been on her skates for six months. Drew Osumi | Staff Photographer
Ren is new to the team having joined in January. Her favorite aspect is just being on the skates.
Ren is new to the team having joined in January. Her favorite aspect is just being on the skates. Drew Osumi | Staff Photographer
Punky BruzHer is co-captain of the Assault City Roller Derby team. She has been skating for two years.
Punky BruzHer is co-captain of the Assault City Roller Derby team. She has been skating for two years. Drew Osumi | Staff Photographer
Punky's favorite position is blocker.
Punky's favorite position is blocker. Drew Osumi | Staff Photographer
Johnny Napalm acts as a roller derby referee and helps out at training sessions.
Johnny Napalm acts as a roller derby referee and helps out at training sessions. Drew Osumi | Staff Photographer
Tough Buck has been skating for eight months total. She said she likes the business side of keeping the team afloat.
Tough Buck has been skating for eight months total. She said she likes the business side of keeping the team afloat. Drew Osumi | Staff Photographer
Esprit de Corpse began skating in 2007 while living in Florida. Being on skates makes her feel strong and powerful, she said.
Esprit de Corpse began skating in 2007 while living in Florida. Being on skates makes her feel strong and powerful, she said. Drew Osumi | Staff Photographer
Celtic Knightmare has been refereeing for four and a half years since starting skating in 2011.
Celtic Knightmare has been refereeing for four and a half years since starting skating in 2011. Drew Osumi | Staff Photographer
Captain of the team, Bunny N Clyde said roller derby has a cathartic effect.
Captain of the team, Bunny N Clyde said roller derby has a cathartic effect. Drew Osumi | Staff Photographer
Autumn Bullard is one of the Fresh Meat. She will train for a skills test before hitting the track.
Autumn Bullard is one of the Fresh Meat. She will train for a skills test before hitting the track. Drew Osumi | Staff Photographer
Riot of the Valkyrie enjoys the speed of flying round the track. She has been skating for nearly four years.
Riot of the Valkyrie enjoys the speed of flying round the track. She has been skating for nearly four years. Drew Osumi | Staff Photographer

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By Drew Osumi
Published on March 10, 2016 at 12:58 pm

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