Pinal's People: CG roller derby team's impact goes beyond the track | Pinal Spotlight | pinalcentral.com

Oct 16, 2024

Kelli Brown, center, team leader of the Big House Bombers and the founder of the Casa Grande Roller Derby club, practices on Nov. 1 at their facility in the old Casa Grande Union High School gym.

Kelli Brown, center, team leader of the Big House Bombers and the founder of the Casa Grande Roller Derby club, practices on Nov. 1 at their facility in the old Casa Grande Union High School gym.

CASA GRANDE — The Casa Grande Roller Derby club has made a name for itself over the last seven years by bringing the fast-paced contact sport played on skates to Pinal County.

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Kelli Brown team leader of the Big House Bombers team and founder of the Casa Grande Derby League.

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