Regional sports results: SK Hervest-Dorsten and WHV secure victories

In regional German sports, SK Hervest-Dorsten secured a 4.5:3.5 victory against Schachgesellschaft Gladbeck in the third round of the Verbandsliga chess league. Despite facing lineup issues and playing without substitutes, Dorsten maintained their position at the top of the table. The match remained tied at 3:3 until the final boards, where Matthias Holtkamp of Gladbeck lost his decisive game in the endgame, resulting in the loss.

In handball, Wilhelmshavener HV (WHV) won a local derby against HSG Varel at the Nordfrost Arena. Before an audience of 1,721 spectators, the match saw several lead changes, including early goals from Oskar Jakobsen Egsgaard for Varel and Marek Skwarczynski for WHV. WHV eventually took control of the game with goals from Tom Frangen and Duncan Postel, building a significant lead that helped secure the derby victory.