On the streets, they are mothers, students, waitresses and professionals.
But on the track they go by I-Ram, Shockira, Metallica Breath and Pandamonium Doll.
The only thing bolder than their names and lipstick they wear are the girls themselves.
Zooming across the track in tights and colorful gear, the women of the RGV Bandidas are fearless, strong and tough.
The female RGV flat track roller derby team has been skating strong for the past couple of years.
Made up of two different teams, the MacTown Roller Rebels and the South Texas Rolleristas, the teams came together when they both realized they were stronger that way, a message that all the women would soon find out.
None of them were born with skates on their feet, but one-by-one they found their way to the sport which feels like home.
For a high contact, physical sport that results in a lot of bruises, the women have found a sisterhood they can count on and a game that has taught them valuable life skills.
