Jaden Friedel, jammer for roller derby home team the Port Scandalous Scandals, breaks free from a block by visiting team the Walla Walla Sweets during last Saturday’s game at the Sequim Boys & Girls Club. Walla Walla won with a final score of 175-115.

Sequim Gazette photos by Emily Matthiessen

Referees observe closely as this group of roller derby athletes gets into starting position for a bout during last Saturday’s game in the Sequim Boys & Girls Club. At the far right the home team Scandals’ jammer, Jaden Friedle, takes a breath and concentrates as visiting players from the Walla Walla Sweets get in position to block Friedle’s progress.

Clallam County’s roller derby team, the Port Scandalous Scandals, warms up for a home court game on Saturday at the Sequim Boys & Girls Club against visitors the Walla Walla Sweets.