Achieving Bundesliga in Basketball Fails for Bochum Prodigy: What Happened Next
Bochum's U18 Girls Fall Just Short in WNBL Qualification: What's Next?
The dream of promoting VfL AstroStars Bochum's U18 girls to the Women's Youth Basketball Bundesliga (WNBL) has been temporarily deferred. In the qualifying rounds, Bochum's squad fell short in their bid, leaving them looking towards next season for a second attempt. Head coach Kai Friedrich remains optimistic about their chances, citing the valuable experiences and insights they've gained from the competition.
In the interim, the Bochum team will split up, with each member playing for different teams due to their age structure. Friedrich's plan is to get them together for training once a week, allowing for a longer preparation time compared to the six weeks prior to the qualifying tournaments. The vast majority of the team will remain together, with only Lotte Riedrich being unable to participate due to her age restrictions next year.
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Astonishingly, some of the team's younger talents are already being tasted with training sessions with the VfL Viactiv Astro Ladies, a second-league women's basketball team. This practice was established during the previous season as well.
The qualifying tournament in Halle began with a calculated 34:54 defeat for Bochum against the home team. They then faced a 50:61 loss against Cologne Regio Ladies, where Friedrich noticed a lack of cleverness on the team's part. ultimately, the Bochum girls managed a 51:29 victory over Oldenburg, providing a positive note to carry into the next WNBL mission.
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The other players will find new opportunities with teams like the U16 in the 1st Regional League, the U18 Oberliga, or various AstroStars women's teams. It's likely that some players will compete on two teams, with the older talents also getting opportunities to train alongside the Astro Ladies.
For the most up-to-date information on team promotions and league standings, it's best to check directly with the club or the relevant basketball federation. Keep an eye on official sports news outlets and the club's social media channels for the latest updates on the Bochum team's journey towards securing a place in the WNBL.
In the coming weeks, the Bochum team members will participate in different teams due to their age structure, but they will train together once a week for a longer preparation time before the next WNBL qualification attempt. Despite the temporary setback, some of the younger talents have already been given a taste of training with the VfL Viactiv Astro Ladies, a second-league women's basketball team, showcasing their potential in sports, particularly basketball.
