Obras Sanitarias will host the U11 women's Argentino de mini this Sunday, where the Santa Fe squad aims for a Final Four berth. The game kicks off at 10:00 against Mendoza and wraps up at 16:30 versus the Buenos Aires side, all under the pressure of a highly competitive zone 2.
What challenges await Santa Fe at Obras Sanitarias?
Santa Fe competes in zone 2, regarded as one of the toughest brackets. Besides the host Febamba, the team will face Mendoza in the opener and later the capital’s squad. Only the top two of each triangular advance, turning every possession into a decisive chance for a Final Four ticket.
Who makes up the roster and coaching staff?
The roster features Malena Chaile (Sociedad Sportiva Roldán), Nina Bonanno (Náutico Sportivo Avellaneda), Paloma Quintana (Paganini Alumni) and Sofía Mazzolini (Regatas San Nicolás). Also on board are Catalina Annoni (Los Rosarinos Estudiantil), Emilia and Isabella Ramacciotti (Rosario Central), Lucía Hernándes (Provincial), Gabriela Carrasco (Talleres RPB), Mora Carasa (Ciclón), Ema Trossero and Lucía Rosso (Libertad de Sunchales), Ema Ferrario (Independiente de Rafaela) and Francesca Giromino Garrofe (San Lorenzo de Tostado). The coaching crew is led by Daiana Filippi and Matías Giménez, with Valentina Bonini as assistant and Andrea Armand as team manager.
How will the Final Four spot be decided?
The two best teams from each triangular qualify for the Final Four, the stage that crowns the national U11 federation champion. The Final Four venue will be chosen through a bidding process, adding double pressure: win the triangular and secure a strong position for the final phase. Every rebound, assist and steal will count in the standings.
What does this tournament mean for the squad’s future?
Competing in the Argentino de mini gives the young players high‑intensity game experience and national exposure. Performance at Obras Sanitarias could influence future age‑group call‑ups and the Santa Fe Basketball Federation’s planning. Moreover, facing teams from other provinces lets the squad gauge its technical and tactical level.
The trip to Rosario includes a training camp at Náutico de Rosario, where the team refined pick‑and‑roll sets and zone defense. Expectations are high; coaches have managed minute rotations so each player logs at least five minutes, aiming to keep freshness and defensive aggression. With eyes on the Final Four, Santa Fe arrives at Obras Sanitarias ready to battle every rebound and every point.