Friendly battleground

Chick Norris Derby Rayneger (Rayne Rabe), grimaces at left as Shank (AdriAnn Smith) leaps to avoid a pileup during the first Red, White and Bruise Scrimmage put on by their team, the Grand Coulee Derby Dames, at North Dam Park Saturday night. Teams came from several cities to the support the competition, including some junior teams, and referees from the Tacoma area. About 200 people attended the event. — Scott Hunter photo