In the finals were the rival Sockit Wenches and Derby Liberation Front

In the finals were the rival Sockit Wenches and Derby Liberation Front while Throttle Rockets and Grave Danger battled it out in the consolation match. The Rollergirls pulled out all the stops for their final bout of the season with theatrical introductions and hard fought battles on the track. In the end, DLF came out on top for their third consecutive championship title. All photos by Garrett MukaiPublished on June 2, 2009

Celebrations from the liberators.

Celebrations from the liberators.

...but DLF claimed the title once again.

…but DLF claimed the title once again.

It was a close game...

It was a close game…

Strategy talk before a jam.

Strategy talk before a jam.

A team huddle at halftime.

A team huddle at halftime.

The Derby Liberation Front.

The Derby Liberation Front.

The Wenches.

The Wenches.

Maybe the luck of the Irish will help the Sockit Wenches.

Maybe the luck of the Irish will help the Sockit Wenches.

A Wench stretches for the big game.

A Wench stretches for the big game.

...and some plays demonstrated by the Seattle Majestics women football team.

…and some plays demonstrated by the Seattle Majestics women football team.

Half time featured Seattle favorite, Chris Ballew of The Presidents of The United States of America.

Half time featured Seattle favorite, Chris Ballew of The Presidents of The United States of America.

The age old battle: rocketman vs. bipedal hell dog.

The age old battle: rocketman vs. bipedal hell dog.

The coveted championship bout trophy

The coveted championship bout trophy

Even Darth Skater fell victim to a hard blow.

Even Darth Skater fell victim to a hard blow.

...but that comes with the territory right?

…but that comes with the territory right?

The Throttle Rockets had a few injuries in the final minutes.

The Throttle Rockets had a few injuries in the final minutes.

Rocketman Houllahan gets the crowd behind his girls.

Rocketman Houllahan gets the crowd behind his girls.

A pint-sized derby fan.

A pint-sized derby fan.

The Rockets took an early lead.

The Rockets took an early lead.

A Throttle Rocket skating hard for their final bout of the season.

A Throttle Rocket skating hard for their final bout of the season.

A Sockit Wench friend, Hammer.

A Sockit Wench friend, Hammer.

Grave Danger coach, Quadzilla.

Grave Danger coach, Quadzilla.

A warning for the photographer pit.

A warning for the photographer pit.

...but would they be able to take on Zombie Michael Jackson and Grave Danger?

…but would they be able to take on Zombie Michael Jackson and Grave Danger?

The force was with the Throttle Rockets

The force was with the Throttle Rockets

Who will save Princess Leia?

Who will save Princess Leia?