(BALLWIN, MO) For the local three-time defending champions of the Men’s Roller Derby Association (MRDA), an impressive trifecta was recorded this weekend in their own backyard.
St. Louis-based GateKeepers Roller Derby claimed three wins at their hosted “Sibling Rivalry” invitational held at Midwest Sport Hockey.
At the two-day, ten-game event that featured five men’s leagues, the GateKeepers claimed wins over Drive-By City (451-34), Austin Anarchy (287-92) and Philly Hooligans (268-79) to push their record to 9-0.
The weekend’s result also pushed St. Louis’ MRDA-sanctioned win streak to an unprecedented 41 games.
Also during the event, the franchises’ developmental team of travelers, the B-Keepers, fell to Austin Anarchy 177-156.
For more information on the GateKeepers, visit their official website.
SIBLING RIVALRY RESULTS
SATURDAY
AUSTIN ANARCHY 283Â Â TWIN CITY TERRORS 95
STL GATEKEEPERS 451Â DRIVE-BY CITY 34
PHILLY HOOLIGANS 383Â TWIN CITY TERRORS 81
DENVER GROUND CONTROL 291Â DRIVE-BY CITY 133
STL GATEKEEPERS 287Â AUSTIN ANARCHY 92
SUNDAY
AUSTIN ANARCHY 194Â DENVER GROUND CONTROL 170
PHILLY HOOLIGANS 323Â DRIVE-BY CITY 111
DENVER GROUND CONTROL 285Â TWIN CITIES TERRORS 149
AUSTIN ANARCHY 177Â GKRD B-KEEPERS 156
STL GATEKEEPERS 268Â PHILLY HOOLIGANS 79
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