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Women's roller derby season debuts in St. Louis

Short shorts and high socks may fool one into thinking these women are dainty. Nope. They're tough girls who bang it out on skates. Photos by Nichole Torpea.

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Nichole Torpea

A pair of Stunt Devils get limber.

Nichole Torpea

The Arch Rival Roller Girls held the opening of their third season on March 22 at the All American Sports Mall in South County.

Nichole Torpea

In flat-track roller derby, there are three main positions. “Pivots” can be recognized by the stripe on their helmets. They control the speed of their team members and serve as the last line of defense against an opposing scorer.