Staten Island’s Roller Derby Bout Rolls in St. George

St. George slammed last night with Staten Island’s Roller Derby Bout, crashing NYC’s spring near the ferry. Skater Lena Carter jammed as 200 cheered, a $10 ticket clash of wheels. It’s borough grit—pure SI vibe, tracks hot. A kid fell on a block; a pro scored a lap. ‘Staten rolls—this is it,’ Carter says, lacing skates. The rink turned battlefield.

The bout’s fresh—March 29’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing bleachers by 6 p.m. Carter’s a Tottenville jammer; last night’s crowd hit max—whistles blew. A latecomer nabbed a seat; elbows flew—NYC grit glowed. Points hit 50—derby ruled. #SIRollerDerby trended; Bronx wants a skate.

Some griped—’Too rough,’ sniped a newbie, dodging shoves. A wheel wobbled—fixed quick; jams held. A rival’s pitching a Midland bout, splitting tracks. Still, 300 stayed—wheels reigned. St. George’s never rolled so bold.

Carter’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a park if spring bites. ‘NYC’s tough—this proves it,’ she says, packing gear. The bout’s a Staten win—grit meets speed. It’s a derby rush; catch the next. Bring a helmet—laps call.