Despite 2020's challenges, Gainesville Roller Rebels persevere - ESPN 98.1 FM
The Swamp City Sirens clung to a hard-fought 147-138 win over the Gold Coast Derby Grrls. Gainesville’s local roller derby team saved its most heart-pounding victory of the season for its final game. That was Oct. 5, 2019. No one could have predicted at the time that the team would not play another bout for over a year. 2020 has given the Gainesville Roller Rebels new challenges, but the women, gender expansive and gender non-conforming skaters stick together, hopeful for better days ahead. Gainesville’s roller derby history Founded by Catherine Seeman in 2007, the Rebels joined the Women...