The football match turned out to be a closely contested affair. With Marcel Mentrup, Hanjo Vocks, Katharina Börger and Elias Hoffmann, the teachers had four strong players in their ranks. And that made all the difference. Time and again, they posed a threat in front of the opposition’s goal. Luck was not on their side on numerous occasions. Either the post or a last-ditch defending opponent stood in their way. The pupils took a somewhat surprising lead thanks to a superb assist from Franz Vehring and a goal from Greta Rohling, but Elias Hoffmann managed to equalise. The impressive Hoffmann almost scored a second goal. However, his shot, which found the net, was taken from outside the nine-metre line. The match continued and pupil Greta scored her second goal to make it 2–1, again following an assist from Franz. It was a perfect piece of teamwork between the two, which ultimately secured the pupils a fortunate victory.
In the volleyball match, the nearly 150 spectators witnessed a game of a very high standard. “We haven’t seen anything like this in the last 15 years,” said Glosemeyer. The quality of the rallies and the atmosphere were truly inspiring. “That was fun,” said teacher Henning Bach. In the first set, the pupils pulled ahead 14–9. But then came trainee Sarah Korte, who caused a stir with her series of serves. The tension mounted. The teachers levelled the score at 15–14 but failed to capitalise on their first and only set point. The 15–17 result was inevitable thanks to the pupils’ outstanding team performance. Whether it was powerful serves, skilful defence or attacking shots of the highest standard: the “pupils” were almost unstoppable. In the second set, they won more convincingly 15–10 and rightly celebrated their victory.
In the basketball match – which the teachers’ team had not lost since the competition began – the teachers at least managed to salvage some pride. Despite the absences of Kyra Berends, Hendrik Greiwe and Jürgen Herbrüggen, the team played exceptionally well. Miriam Bach, Marcel Mentrup and Sarah Korte shone in particular, but David Janzen, Lena Frerich and Henning Bach also put in convincing performances. Although the pupils gave their all, a lack of coordination ultimately proved their undoing, allowing the well-rehearsed teachers’ team to capitalise on their lead in the second half. “Hopefully the pupils will be better prepared next year,” said Anna Dahle, who would love to put an end to the teachers’ impressive winning streak in basketball. The final score was 19–10, bringing the series to 1–2 and thus a fair final result.
Particular mention must be made of the dedication of Paulina Degenhardt and Anna Dahle, who practically organised the event single-handedly. Teachers Jennifer Beel and Martin Glosemeyer handed over responsibility and were rewarded for it. Everything had been thought through from start to finish. Thank you to both of you and to the two year groups as a whole. Thanks also go to Ruben Gels and Daniel Leopold for taking the photos and filming the video, as well as to the stadium announcers Jaan Raanters and Eldar von Stephani for their varied commentary and excellent entertainment. This is the only way school can be a success: when tasks are delegated and everyone is deployed where they are particularly strong.
Text: Paulina Degenhardt & Martin Glosemeyer, Photos: Ruben Gels & Daniel Leopold
