Brooklyn’s Roller Derby Match Rolls in Bushwick

Bushwick jammed last night with Brooklyn’s Roller Derby Match, speeding NYC’s spring at a Troutman rink. Skater Mia Chen blocked hard as 300 roared, a $10 ticket clash of wheels. It’s borough grit—pure BK vibe, skates hot. A kid gaped at a hit; a pro scored a lap. ‘Brooklyn rolls—this is it,’ Chen says, lacing up. The floor turned track.

The match’s fresh—March 23’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing bleachers by 7 p.m. Chen’s a Williamsburg jammer; last night’s crowd hit max—whistles blew. A latecomer nabbed a seat; elbows flew—NYC grit glowed. Jams hit ten—speed ruled. #BKDerby trended; Queens wants a skate.

Some griped—’Too rough,’ sniped a newbie, dodging shoves. A wheel spun—fixed quick; pace held. A rival’s pitching a Greenpoint bout, splitting teams. Still, 400 stayed—wheels reigned. Bushwick’s never rolled so bold.

Chen’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a league if spring bites. ‘NYC’s edge—this owns it,’ she says, packing gear. The match’s a Brooklyn win—grit meets glide. It’s a derby rush; catch the next. Bring a helmet—laps call.