There Raggisolaris Academy wrote the history of the Faenza men’s basketball. The title of vice champion of Italy won in Cecina crowns an incredible season which saw this group of players win the Under 19 Gold regional title and save yourself in Regional Division 1 without having to play the playouts.
To crown a weekend of applause was the award of best coach of the event won by Matteo Pioand the insertion of Pietro Ballarin in the best quintet.
Moving on to the match, the Academy fights from the first to the last minute against an opponent who confirms to be of great value and in fact until last year won Eccellenza championships (this group of players won the Under 17 title last season) and only from this year he disputes the Gold.
Coach Pio’s boys are betrayed by the low offensive percentages in the first quarter, finishing behind 10-21 then they suffer the play of their opponents and chase at half-time 46-19.
Wins Stella Azzurra Romebut the Academy leaves the field to the applause of the entire stadium which arrived in a time out requested by Pio at the end to thank the players and staff who will remain as unforgettable as this incredible season.
