Photos: Tucson Roller Derby's Javelina Havoc skates against Arizona Roller Derby's Skate Riot Project
Javelina Havoc returned to indoor competition since the COVID 19 pandemic in 2020 with a match against Phoenix based Skate Riot Project, June 29, 2024, Tucson, Ariz. SRP ended up winning 182-176.
Skate Riot Project’s Red Haute, left, and Lina Bandida try to put the squeeze on Javelina Havoc’s jammer Charlie Hustle during a Tucson Roller Derby match, Tucson, Ariz., June 29, 2024.
Javelina Havoc jammer Speeding Beauty skips into the lead against Skate Riot Project for a Tucson Roller Derby match, Tucson, Ariz., June 29, 2024.
Skate Riot Project’s Vampyra gets a bit of cool breeze as a teammate shares her battery powered fan on a warm evening match against Javelina Havoc for a Tucson Roller Derby match, Tucson, Ariz., June 29, 2024.
Skate Riot Project’s Red Haute pulls her skates on as the team gets geared up in the crowded dressing room for a match against Javelina Havoc for a Tucson Roller Derby match, Tucson, Ariz., June 29, 2024.
Javelina Havoc’s Arti Misfit celebrates during the team’s match against Skate Riot Project for a Tucson Roller Derby match, Tucson, Ariz., June 29, 2024.
Javelina Havoc’s D2O fights for position against Skate Riot Project for a Tucson Roller Derby match, Tucson, Ariz., June 29, 2024.
Javelina Havoc’s Bunny Beatdown gets stretched out in the final minutes before the team’s match against Skate Riot Project for a Tucson Roller Derby match, Tucson, Ariz., June 29, 2024.
Javelina Havoc’s pivot Charlie Hustle eyes Skate Riot Project jammer Feen-X during a Tucson Roller Derby match, Tucson, Ariz., June 29, 2024.
Skate Riot Project’s Pia Mess puts the brakes on Javelina Havoc jammer Speeding Beauty for a Tucson Roller Derby match, Tucson, Ariz., June 29, 2024.
Javelina Havoc jammer Bunny Beatdown looks for a way through the crowd during a Roller Derby match against Skate Riot Project, Tucson, Ariz., June 29, 2024.
Javelina Havoc’s Fowl Play gets a number touch-up just before the start of the second half against Skate Riot Project, Tucson, Ariz., June 29, 2024.
The Skate Riot Project players skate through a spirit tunnel of Javelina Havoc players following their Roller Derby match, Tucson, Ariz., June 29, 2024.
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