Here we go! As Italy buzzes with the sound of Europe’s top teams swinging away, the D2 playoff qualifiers are already known! Pool A sees Ronchin (8-4) comfortably take top spot, followed by Valenciennes (6-6). In Pool B, it’s the Cards of Mézieux sharing the lead (9-3) with the Tigers of Thiais. Pool C sees the Black Panthers of Bréal sous Montfort claim the top spot with an impressive 10-2 record, while the Templiers’ reserve side sits at 9-3. Down south, the Blue Jays of St Aubin dominate a tightly contested group (8-4), with the Pirates of Béziers hot on their heels (8-4).
What’s next? On September 18th and 19th, the quarterfinals will see Ronchin take on Mézieux, Thiais face Valenciennes, a thrilling Béziers vs. Bréal sous Montfort showdown, and St Aubin vs. Templiers. Following that, the semifinals on September 25th and 26th will decide the finalists!
Vincent Picard
