Bahía Blanca advanced to the final of the Provincial U17 Femenino tournament after defeating Chivilcoy 61-51 in the semifinals, according to La Nueva Provincia. The victory, which occurred in Tres Arroyos, marks Bahía’s third win in the tournament, following earlier victories over Necochea (52-44) and Tres Arroyos (56-35). The final will feature Bahía against the winner of the semifinal between Junín and Tres Arroyos, set for Sunday at 12:00.
Bahía’s semifinal win against Chivilcoy was marked by strong rebounding (53-23) despite limited success from beyond the arc (4-29 in triples). Key performers included Juana Montivero, who scored 18 points, and Isabella Roldán, who contributed 9 points and 5 rebounds. Mía Kloverdanz added 8 points and 13 rebounds, while Camila Gherzi recorded 10 rebounds. The team’s lineup included U. Di Yorio, J. Quinteros, J. Montivero, R. Vasconcelo, M. Kloverdanz, I. Larrasolo, C. Maggi, S. Schroh, I. Roldán, C. Gherzi, C. Zanotto, and G. Alarcón, coached by Gustavo Candia.
Bahía’s Path to the Final
Bahía secured its place in the final by winning three straight matches in the tournament. On the first day, the team defeated Necochea 52-44, with players like Sofía Schroh (9 points, 5 rebounds) and Mía Kloverdanz (4 points, 6 rebounds) contributing to the victory. Later, Bahía beat Tres Arroyos 56-35, with Isabela Canutti scoring 10 points and Julia Quinteros adding 11.
The team’s victory over Tres Arroyos included specific player contributions: Renata Basconcero (8 points), Julia Quinteros (11 points), Isabela Canutti (10 points), and Camila Maggi (2 points). The lineup also featured Isabella Larrasolo (6 points), Uma Di Yorio (6 points), Catalina Maggi (3 points), Mía Kloverdanz (8 points), Guadalupe Alarcón (2 points), and Camila Zanutti (2 points). The game saw Bahía maintain a +14 lead, with key moments like Clara Pisani hitting two triples and Camila Gherzi contributing 2 points and 4 rebounds to secure a 8-0 run in the final period.
Upcoming Final Matchup
The final will pit Bahía against the winner of the semifinal between Junín and Tres Arroyos. Junín advanced to the semifinals after defeating Chivilcoy 70-53 and La Plata 93-54, according to La Verdad Junín. Tres Arroyos, meanwhile, lost to Bahía 35-56 in a previous match. The final is scheduled for Sunday, with the winner set to claim the provincial title.
Junín’s victory over La Plata included standout performances from Simona Bertonazzi, who scored 24 points, and Joaquina Vita Sciutto, who added 13 points. The team’s lineup featured Faustina Demaría (2 points), Juana Lares (13 points), Francina Valente (10 points), Anna Loza (0 points), and Renata Lamolla (8 points). Other contributors included Catalina Sarobe (1 point), Isabella Sarnicola (7 points), Morena Martínez (9 points), Josefina Arrache (6 points), María Rondelle (10 points), and Magalí Eslava (3 points). The game’s quarters were 13-25, 16-21, 11-25, and 14-22.
Event Highlights
The tournament, held in Tres Arroyos, featured significant attendance, including the presence of Intendente Pablo Garate and remarks from Cristian Di Salvo, president of the organizing association. The event also highlighted individual performances, such as Pilar Aymonino, who scored 19 points for Tres Arroyos, and Eugenia Samfenreiter, who contributed 17 points for Necochea. In the Zona Norte, Chivilcoy’s J.Lares scored 15 points, while A.Puntieri of Chivilcoy added 17 points. In the Zona Sur, Tres Arroyos’ P.Aymonino scored 19 points, and Necochea’s E.Safenreiter scored 17 points.
Additionally, the tournament saw Junín’s team, coached by Blas Corbalán, achieve a strong record, with the squad’s technical staff including Florencia Scandolera (assistant) and Kevin Fornt (preparador físico). Bahía’s coach, led the team through a challenging campaign, including a close victory over Necochea, where the team maintained a +14 lead despite struggles from beyond the arc.
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