UPDATED! Hell’s Belles fell to the The Manic Attackers 121-59. While still winless, the Belles continue to improve. The Manics join the Double Crossers and The Fury in a three-way tie for first place in league.

UPDATED! The Fury's speedy jammers and experienced blockers trounced the Hell's Belles rookie squad by a margin of almost 100 points. However, in their second game of the season, the potential of many new Belles skaters began to shine through, showing promise for their young team.

Since June of 2009, when the Manic Attackers dethroned Hell’s Belles and took the Ivy King Cup as champions of Chicago’s Windy City Rollers, questions have swirled in anticipation of wholesale roster changes across the four home-league teams. How would the Belles fare, returning just two skaters with a full year’s experience? Did all-world Fury jammer Kola Loka lose a step while out last year on maternity leave? Who among last year’s up-and-comers would break out as new stars? How would Grand Raggedy transfer Jackie Daniels look? And, most intriguing of all, would Chicago fans turn out in big numbers to welcome the new season? Questions answered.

The WCR All-Stars will be participating in the 2009 North Central Regional Tournament, The Brawl of America, hosted by the Minnesota Rollergirls next weekend, September 18-20.

Loco Chanel: This is your second year both on the Windy City Rollers and as an All-Star... last year you were a breakout rookie to the team and this year you've become one of the most effective offensive players in the league. What do you most credit to your development?

Shocka Conduit: Hard work! I've had to step up my fitness and skill level many ...