Handball Oberliga: HSG Birkenfeld fights for fifth place against Köllertal!

Handball Oberliga: HSG Birkenfeld fights for fifth place against Köllertal!

on Sunday at 4 p.m. for the HSG Birkenfeld/Schwarzenbach in the "Trimm-Treff-Halle" in Püttlingen for the important preservation of fifth place in the Oberliga Saar. The opponent, the HF Köllertal, is only two points behind the Schwarzenbachers in the table, which could make the encounter a decisive duel for the midfield positions. A victory would be an important step for the team of coach Schwindling to consolidate in the league, reports the Rhein-Zeitung .

The Oberliga Saar is a challenging league that is part of the German Handball Association. This league is considered the second highest division of the state associations in Germany for men and women. The tasks are clear: Placement in the league is crucial for the qualification for the 3rd league, the regional league and the DHB amateur cup. From the 2024/25 season, the Oberliga will gain even more importance, since it is downgraded to the fifth of the highest division, while the newly founded regional league takes fourth place, explains Wikipedia .

Current situation of the HSG Birkenfeld/Schwarzenbach

The HSG Birkenfeld/Schwarzenbach has been participating in the game operation of the Saar handball association since the 20222/2023 season. The association currently includes two teams: the first plays in the Oberliga, while the second team is active in the district league. The training and home games take place in various halls, including the Peterberghalle in Braunshausen and the Halle am Berg in Birkenfeld, such as the TuS Schwarzenbach

In the youth field, both boys and girls play from the minis to e-youth. The youth training sessions and home games also take place in the Peterberghalle. The committed managers such as the department head in women's handball, Teresa Loois, as well as the youth leaders Jennifer Scherer and Anja Bock.

key game against HF Köllertal

With the upcoming game against HF Köllertal, the HSG has the opportunity to defend its place in the Oberliga. The level of the table is tense and a victory could not only contribute to the stability of the team, but also significantly increase the morals of the players. For trainer Schwindling and his team, it is time to bring the necessary performance to the field and to inspire the fanatical supporters in the hall.

The upcoming game on March 16 is not only a sporting competition, but also an important stage in the season that could specify the direction for the rest of the games.