Saturday, August 12th: Semi-Finals PigeonLeague 2023 For Youngsters

In an exhilarating face-off at the PigeonLeague 2023 For Youngsters, the young pigeons of the heavy 1/2 fond category were released on Monday at 7:30 AM. Two determined participants, De Keyser Georges from Messelbroek and Verheyen Louis from Scherpenheuvel, had chosen this national flight to compete in the PigeonLeague 2023 For Youngsters.

The opening chapters of this captivating story witnessed the emergence of two remarkable contenders. The strategic choices made by De Keyser Georges and Verheyen Louis in selecting Bourges for participation in the quarter-finals proved to be the right call for both enthusiasts, as they secured their spots in the semi-finals after the Bourges flight.

Competition in pigeon racing shows no mercy, and every decision can make a difference. For De Keyser Georges, the enticing challenge was to measure up against Vancauwenbergh-Verhaert. While the latter had already triumphed with his first designated young pigeon on the flight from Soissons, De Keyser Georges knew that he needed to deliver an impressive performance in Bourges to emerge victorious. With a coefficient of 12.9032 as the benchmark, the tension was palpable. The clock ticked mercilessly, and at 1:28.14 PM, the liberating announcement came: De Keyser Georges' first designated young pigeon landed, securing the 14th place out of 179 young pigeons. With a coefficient of 7.8212, De Keyser Georges' pigeon triumphed in the head-to-head duel against Vancauwenbergh-Verhaert, earning him a well-deserved ticket to the eagerly awaited semi-finals.

Verheyen Louis from Scherpenheuvel also held the key to success. His determination to showcase his first designated young pigeon in Bourges was rewarded with an impressive performance. At 1:18.30 PM, "Lowieke" clocked his first designated young pigeon, claiming the 4th place out of 179 young pigeons. As Berghmans Leo from Scherpenheuvel did not manage to clock his first designated young pigeon in the prizes in Momignies last Saturday, the place in the semi-finals of the PigeonLeague 2023 For Youngsters was secured for Louis Verheyen.

This sets the stage for two strong pigeon enthusiasts to enter the semi-finals with the last flight of the weekend, where they will compete against Konings Jos or Naulaerts Francois. In this competition, anything is possible, and Naulaerts and Konings are certainly not ruled out as they strive to secure a spot in the final on August 26th. The draw on Tuesday, August 8th, will determine the matchups for the semi-finals, and you can follow the live draw on our Facebook group.

Winners of the quarter-finals of the PigeonLeague 2023:

The story continues, and the excitement builds. The next crucial step is the draw for the semi-finals. Tomorrow evening, this draw will be live-streamed on the official Facebook page of our club, Duivenbond Verenigde Vrienden Scherpenheuvel. Don't miss it! If you're not yet a member of our Facebook group, become one quickly and stay informed about all the exciting developments in the PigeonLeague 2023 For Youngsters.

Naam schrijver: Buelens, Geert