Pallacanestro Farigliano Dominates Regional Youth Finals

The Pallacanestro Farigliano youth sector secured three regional titles across different age categories, capping a successful season for the Piedmont-based basketball organization. The club’s Juniores, Allievi, and affiliated Under 15 teams all claimed championships in their respective leagues, with the Under 15 squad finishing their season undefeated. These victories confirm the club’s position as a primary force in regional youth development.

How the Juniores Secured the Regional Title

The Pallacanestro Farigliano Juniores team captured the regional title in Valenza by defeating Saluzzo with a final score of 71-56. According to match reports from the club, the team established control early, finishing the first quarter with a 26-15 lead.

The defense proved to be the decisive factor in the second quarter, as Farigliano limited Saluzzo to only six points, heading into halftime with a commanding 43-21 advantage. Although Saluzzo mounted a comeback attempt in the second half, narrowing the deficit to 10 points, Farigliano maintained composure to secure the victory. The roster for the final included Alberione, Barberis, Cappellaro, Manera, Pecchenino, Roagna, Sappa, Sarotto, and Viara, coached by Casetta and Alberione.

Allievi Success and National Qualification

The Pallacanestro Farigliano Allievi team earned their fourth CSI regional title by defeating Basket Mondovì 75-50 in Valenza, securing their spot in the upcoming National Finals in Pesaro. The match began with a difficult start for Farigliano, as they trailed 1-8 within the first three minutes of play.

A tactical timeout allowed the staff to reorganize, though Mondovì held a 16-11 lead at the end of the opening period. The momentum shifted in the second quarter when an increased defensive intensity led to a 25-8 partial run. By halftime, Farigliano led 36-24. The team widened the gap in the second half through effective perimeter shooting, ultimately managing the clock to finish with a 25-point margin. The winning roster featured Avico, Bianciotto, Cillario, Manfredi, Massano, Mula, Pedde, Porro, Revelli, Romana, Scarano, and Taricco.

Under 15 Undefeated Campaign

The Basket Carrù Under 15 team, which operates as a satellite organization for Pallacanestro Farigliano, concluded their season by winning the UISP regional title at the PalaMoncrivello in Turin. They defeated Usac Rivarolo 62-46 on June 6.

This victory marked the end of a perfect season, as the team finished the year without a single loss. Coaches Pecchenino and Occelli credited the depth of the roster for the achievement, noting that all 11 players contributed to the final win. The team is now preparing for the National Finals in Rimini. The squad consisted of Novarese, Viara, Galleano, Sartirano, Taricco, Reineri, Demaria, Tedesco, Occelli, Cerato, and Gavrilovic.

Performance at the Aquilotti Gold Tournament

Beyond the championship runs, the club’s younger age groups (2015 and 2016 cohorts) competed in the XVIII edition of the “Basket sotto la Cupola” tournament in Novara. Competing in the Aquilotti Gold category, the group finished in fifth place overall. Despite playing against older opponents, the team secured a notable win against Novara Basket Bianchi (13-11) following losses to Biella Next and Tigers Novara.

Key Takeaways from the Season

• Regional Dominance: Pallacanestro Farigliano won regional titles in three distinct youth categories (Juniores, Allievi, and Under 15).
• National Advancement: The Allievi team qualified for the National Finals in Pesaro, while the Under 15 squad heads to the National Finals in Rimini.
• Consistency: The Under 15 team maintained an undefeated record throughout the entire season.
• Development Focus: The club continues to field “under-age” players in competitive tournaments to accelerate growth, as evidenced by the performance of the 2015-2016 groups in Novara.