Pallacanestro Farigliano experienced a mixed weekend across its youth basketball sectors, highlighted by a narrow Under 17 Eccellenza defeat to Bea Chieri, a hard-fought Under 15 Eccellenza opening loss against Acaja Fossano, and a commanding Under 14 Gold victory on the road against Mondovì.
Under 17 Eccellenza Battle Slips Away in the Final Possessions
Playing on their home floor, the Under 17 Eccellenza squad from Pallacanestro Farigliano fell 72-77 to Bea Chieri in a contest that remained razor-thin down to the final possessions. The visitors seized early control to claim a 17-22 advantage after ten minutes. But the home side responded with a sharp defensive adjustment in the second period. By finding continuity in transition, Farigliano flipped the momentum entirely to carry a 42-39 lead into halftime.
Chieri countered out of the locker room behind a potent third quarter, putting up 24 points to regain a 58-63 edge. Farigliano refused to fold, mounting a fourth-quarter comeback that culminated in a momentary 71-69 advantage with two minutes remaining on the game clock. In the closing seconds, however, Chieri executed better under pressure, converting crucial free throws to seal the 72-77 victory. The Farigliano roster featured Avico, L. Taricco, Massano, Novarese, Porro, Viara, Cillario, Occelli, Musso, and Bianciotto, under the direction of coaches Ratto and Occelli.
Overcoming Early Jitters in Under 15 Eccellenza Debut
The Under 15 Eccellenza group, featuring players from the 2012/13 birth years, faced a challenging seasonal debut away against Acaja Fossano, ultimately dropping a 94-82 decision. Early nerves plagued the visitors, who yielded an opening 17-3 run and finished the first frame trailing 29-15. As the initial tension subsided, Farigliano elevated its defensive intensity and began matching the hosts possession for possession.
That competitive growth became undeniable in the second half of the match. Farigliano outplayed Acaja across both remaining quarters, taking the third period 21-23 and controlling the final frame 13-21. The roster included Cappellino, Pecchenino, Romana, Bruno, Veselinovic, Grosso, Borra, Barbero, Aimasso, Saulo, Jovanovic, and Rossi, coached by Bittner and Giachello.
Under 14 Gold Secures Opening Victory on the Road in Mondovì
Meanwhile, the Under 14 Gold team opened their campaign in style by defeating Mondovì 64-48 away from home. Farigliano established its authority early through aggressive defensive pressure and crisp offensive execution. The game broke open decisively in the second period, where a decisive 8-19 run built a comfortable cushion for the visitors.
Mondovì pushed back after halftime, utilizing quick transition opportunities to narrow the deficit as Farigliano’s defensive intensity dipped slightly in the final quarter. The substantial advantage secured through the first three periods, nonetheless, allowed Farigliano to manage the closing minutes without undue stress and celebrate a successful season debut. The winning lineup featured Cappellino, Saulo, Barbiero, Sandache, Jovanovic, Demaria, Basso, Gambera, Giordano, Voinovski, and Paccani, guided by coaches Giachello and Cagnassi.
| Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 17 Excellence | Bea Chieri | Home | Loss | 72-77 |
| Under 15 Excellence | Acaja Fossano | Away | Loss | 94-82 |
| Under 14 Gold | Mondovì | Away | Win | 48-64 |
