Catch up on local action: "The day in GL Newsletter"
Long-time Bundesliga stalwart, Max Schwenger, announces his departure after 15 years of service.
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Last call for Max Schwenger as TV Refrath's home matchday in the Bundesliga badminton league also marked his final game with the Refrath team. In a thrilling victory against 1. BC Beuel, the team clinched their spot with a clear win. The 2nd team added another two wins to their tally.
Giving it up for Max Schwenger's farewell, he teamed up with Mark Byerly for the opening doubles at a 2:0 lead. Before their match, the duo of Brian Holtschke and Marcello Kausemann, and Florentine Schöffski and Julia Meyer won their respective games. Schwenger and Byerly took the win 3:1, and the crowd erupted in applause. In the subsequent singles, Schöffski, Holtschke, and Elias Beckmann all put on impressive displays, with the latter taking three wins. At last, the mixed doubles of Kausemann and Meyer sealed the victory, resulting in a decisive 6:1 win for TV Refrath.
In their own matches...
As a tribute to their 2017 championship teammates, Max Schwenger stepped onto the court, playing his final game at a score of 2:0 alongside Mark Byerly. The random doubles of Brian Holtschke and Marcello Kausemann and Florentine Schöffski and Julia Meyer had already won their matches. Schwenger and Byerly carried on the winning streak with a 3:1 victory. In the singles, Schöffski, Holtschke, and Elias Beckmann shone brightly, with only Holtschke losing his match.
Climbing up the rankings...
TV Refrath maintains their lead over 1. BC Bischmisheim in the table but find themselves as outsiders in the fight for 4th place. In two weeks, the team will face the defending champions in Dortelweil and Bischmisheim. Heinz Kelzenberg: "We expect a quarter-final away in April".
Two thumbs up for Refrath 2!
The 2nd team of TV Refrath bid adieu to their audience with a double header of 5:2 victories over the weekend. They left no opening against both 1.CfB Cologne and 1.BC Wipperfeld's reserves. In a close call, only Corvin Schmitz lost both days against Cologne in the double and singles. The Luxembourgian Kevin Hargiono, meanwhile, made a winning debut.
On day two, the tough fights came with Flora Wang and Elias Beckmann forced to play five sets against the weakened opposition. The ever-reliable Bennet Peters, Nikolaj Stupplich, Marcello Kausemann, Fritz Binus, and Eva Janssens contributed to the victorious efforts.
TV Refrath 2 strengthens their 4th position in the 2nd Bundesliga North, with a commanding four-point lead. Looking ahead to their last two matches on 22/23.3 in Gladbeck and Mulheim, they aim to keep their position intact.
The next edition of "The day in GL Newsletter" could provide updates on local sports, potentially including the latest in football. In the meantime, TV Refrath's 2nd team is excelling in the 2nd Bundesliga North, ensuring a decent lead for their 4th position.
