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First reporting: The roughest and toughest girls in town - the Lowcountry Highrollers - are hosting the Charlotte Roller Girls for their 2012 season-opener bout, Militia of Love.
On February 18th, the Highrollers will host the Charlotte Roller Girls at The Citadel's McAlister Field House. Doors open at 4 p.m., and the Highrollers Bruisin’ Betties kick off the action against the Charlotte B-Dazzlers at 4:30 p.m. The teams’ all-star players, both vying for national rankings, hit the track at 6 p.m.
There will be beer, music and great raffle prizes, plus fun for the kids all day and a halftime show from Homespun Hoops. Keep partying after the final whistle at Tin Roof, located at 1117 Magnolia Road in West Ashley.
Bout admission is $10 in advance and $14 at the door. Children 10 and younger get in free. A portion of proceeds will benefit We Are Family, a local nonprofit group that supports local gay, bisexual and transgender youth and their families and friends.
Buy advance tickets from any roller girl, East West Health Arts and Hot Wheels on James Island; Mama Q’s Kitchen on Johns Island; Red’s Icehouse in Mount Pleasant; City Lights Coffee, Rogue Wave Surf Shop and the Recovery Room downtown; Tin Roof in West Ashley; EVO Pizzeria in North Charleston; Two Keys Tavern in Goose Creek; or online. Now you can buy VIP tickets online, too, for $40.
Update February 20: A very lively crowd came out on Saturday night to cheer on the Lowcountry Highrollers in their first win of the season. The final score was Highrollers All-Stars 153, Charlotte Roller Girls 81.
In addition, the Bruisin' Betties took the first bout with a score of 144 to the Charlotte B'Dazzlers' 96.
The best shots from the night come courtesy of Jonathon Stout aka BadJon Photography. Hop onto Facebook and check em out.
