After having earlier nominated its first division champions, the H2Only Mixed League has now come to its end with the two remaining second division fixtures. One of these was the direct encounter between joint league leaders Pawla Wolves Schtag and B’Kara Red Lion.

The Wolves are this season’s second division champions. They deservedly claimed their crown at the end of a competition in which they were never defeated, having only dropped two points in a drawn first round encounter against the Lions.

Both teams competed neck-and-neck throughout the season but, in the very last and decisive match, the Wolves made the title their own with a 3-1 win over their direct contenders.

Initially, the match seemed to be a balanced affair. David Cole put the Wolves ahead with a 15/10 15/1 Singles victory over Daniel Abdilla.

Lions’ captain Martin Farrugia then put the match on an even keel by having the better of Wolves’ captain Edmond Abela over three sets. Having lost the initial set 6/15, Farrugia recovered from this setback to win the other two 15/6 and 15/7.

However, the Wolves were not to be discouraged and their determination was manifest. They went on to secure the remaining two Doubles games, thereby putting the match beyond their opponents’ reach.

Brothers Edmond and Rodney Abela took the first Doubles with an unequivocal 15/1 15/2 win over Daniel Abdilla and Rachel Attard.

Rodney Abela then partnered David Cole for a 15/9 15/2 win over Lions’ duo Martin Farrugia / Rachel Attard.

In the other second division match of the day, Shuttles BC and B’Kara Jazz faced each other for third place. The match turned out to be a repeat performance of their first round encounter, ending in another 2-2 draw.

The final second division table reads as follows: Pawla Wolves Schtag 30 points; B’Kara Red Lion 27; Shuttles BC and B’Kara Jazz 16; B’Kara Power Fruit 8.