Bouillon Secures Hard-Fought Provincial Victory

Bouillon claimed a vital result on the road, winning a tight encounter where nine of the sixteen matches extended to a fifth set. Bouillon secured seven of those decisive fifth-set encounters to seize momentum.

Petit delivered a flawless evening for the visitors, finishing undefeated and serving as the sole player to defeat local B4 competitor Ricottone. Despite two match victories from C0 Butera—stepping in for former Aye player Loïc Férire—Marchin could not bridge a deficit established by the midpoint, where the score sat at 2-6.

Aye B Returns to Form Ahead of Derby Clash

One week prior to facing Bouillon, Aye B captured its opening three points of the campaign against La Villette. Francesco Profita, now holding a B6 ranking, rediscovered his previous B4 form to sweep four B6 opponents from Charleroi.

Profita found solid support from Boris Lobet, who posted a triple, while teammates Lennertz and Heyden each contributed a crucial singles win.

Meanwhile, the second squad of Aye continued an impressive run in national Division 2, extending an undefeated streak dating back to October 25, 2025. Guided by Julien Martin and bolstered by Noa Volvert, the team dispatched a visiting squad from Charleroi that featured Kristofer Denutte.

“Nous sommes toujours très bien,” Paul Petitjean said regarding the team’s strong start, adding that while Braine-l’Alleud remains the favorite for the title, the battle for the top five positions will be fiercely contested.

Mixed Fortunes for Marloie, Joubiéval, and Dinez

Opening-day victors Marloie and Joubiéval experienced setbacks in their latest outings. The Famennois dropped their fixture against a seasoned Robertville lineup accustomed to regional competition. Joubiéval fell away to fellow promoted side Leuze, caving in three decisive legs during the opening series of matches, while substitute Boris Blanchy suffered two narrow losses past the ten-point mark in deciding sets.

In Division 3, Dinez experienced a slower start compared to the previous campaign, dropping consecutive fixtures against top-tier contenders. Following a defeat against Herseaux—featuring Kevin Vissers—the Houffalois look toward an upcoming rest week before resuming league play.

In regional competition, Dinez C established a solid foundation in Régionale 2 women’s play by collecting five points from a possible six, spearheaded by strong individual performances from De Ridder.

Provincial Scene: First Points for Bouillon B and Bras

In first provincial men’s action, newly promoted Bouillon B secured a draw against Les Castors after relinquishing a lead that had stretched from 2-6 to 4-7. French newcomer Florian Martinez remained undefeated in his debut outing. Bras likewise battled to a draw away to Sélange following a late flurry, though Sélange’s Nathan Urbain maintained an unblemished individual record on the evening.

Melreux, Centre-Ardenne, and Musson B currently share the upper tier of the standings, while Libramont B, Dinez C, and Joubiéval B occupy the lower positions as the division prepares for next week’s fixtures.