July Featured Skater: Punky B

Derby Name: Punky B

Number: 53

Position(s): Blocker/pivot. Sometimes skating official.

Years Playing: Just over 2 years but I spent last year as a skating official.

How did you get started playing derby?

Scrappy told me she needed my legs. Haha! I turned 40 and joined 2 weeks later.

What's your favorite thing about derby?

The friends for life I've made.

How did you pick your derby name/number?

I'm an emo child of the 80s. Saw it on a suggestion list and loved it.

What's your proudest accomplishment on the track?

Making it back to playing after a back injury last year and scoring points in a sanctioned game this year.

What's your gnarliest injury?

Bruised ribs February of 2025 from trying short track.

How would you describe your derby playing style?

Being a quick solid wall of a person. I'm quicker and sturdier than people think.

What are your goals for the season?

Most Improved at the end of the year and if I crush some jammers' dreams in the meantime that's just a bonus!

What do you like to do in your free time?

I ALWAYS have some form of book with me. CrossFit. Gardening. And anything I can get into with Mr. B 💚

If you had a song play every time you walked into a room, what would it be?

"Feel Good Drag" by Anberlin.