
Double in the Spanish Championship for the Catalan National Team with three #MadeinManresa
Gerard Fernández and Lucas Sánchez, Spanish champions with Catalan cadete team, while Arnau Cortijo takes the championship with Catalan infantil team.
Bàsquet Manresa has contributed up to three players in the Spanish cadet and children's championships by autonomies, which were held in Huelva from January 3 to 7. Gerard Fernández and Lucas Sánchez have become champions with the cadet team, while Arnau Cortijo has won with the children's team.
Wednesday, January 3 at 9:30
CATALONIA CADET-NAVARRA (81-41)
Corrales Municipal Sports Center
Match statistics
The Catalan cadet team debuted with a resounding victory against Navarra (81-41). Gerard Fernández came off the bench and played almost 18 minutes, in which he contributed with 7 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 13 efficiency credits, while Lucas Sánchez started and played just over 19 minutes, finishing with records of 4 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 5 rating credits.
Wednesday, January 3 at 11:30
CATALONIA INFANTIL-EXTREMADURA (62-12)
Antonio Gil Hernández Sports Center
Match statistics
Catalonia has achieved its first victory in the Spanish championships by defeating very clearly in Extremadura with a difference of 50 points, which has forced to close the score in the second quarter. ** Arnau Cortijo, Bàsquet Manresa player, has played ** almost 7 minutes ** in which he has contributed ** 8 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 16 rating credits .
Wednesday, January 3 at 5:30 p.m.
CATALONIA CADET-LA RIOJA (68-18)
Prince of Asturias I - Univ. Huelva
Match statistics
The cadet team of Catalonia has forced to close the score by reaching the difference of 50 points against La Rioja (68-18). The Catalans add their second victory of the group stage after defeating Navarra, and will play the last group match against Andalusia. Two Bàsquet Manresa players played a leading role in the match: Gerard Fernández played just over 8 minutes in which he contributed 3 points, 1 assist and 5 rating credits, and Lucas Sánchez played almost 12 minutes in which he made 5 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 3 rating credits.
Wednesday, January 3 at 7:30 p.m.
CATALONIA INFANTIL-EUSKADI (105-55)
Plus Ultra Pavilion of Palos de la Frontera
Match statistics
The infantil team of Catalonia once again scored a clear victory, this time against Euskadi (105-55). Arnau Cortijo was in the starting five and played just over 16 minutes, in which he finished with 6 points, 4 rebounds and 9 efficiency credits.
Thursday, January 4 at 1:30 p.m.
ANDALUSIA-CATALONIA CADET (56-77)
Pal. Sports Carolina Marín
Match statistics
The Catalan cadet team beat Andalusia in the last match of the group stage of the competition (56-77). Gerard Fernández came off the bench and played just over 13 minutes, in which he obtained records of 8 points, 2 rebounds and 9 efficiency credits. For his part, Lucas Sánchez started and finished with 6 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists and 4 efficiency credits in the little more than 18 minutes that he played.
Thursday, January 4 at 3:30 p.m.
CATALONIA INFANTIL-CANARY ISLANDS (88-47)
Antonio Gil Hernández Sports Center
Match statistics
The Catalan infantil team won decisively against Canary Islands (88-47), with Arnau Cortijo who came out in the starting five and played almost 18 minutes, in which he contributed with 8 points, 5 rebounds and 11 efficiency credits.
Friday, January 5 at 1:30 p.m. / Quarterfinals
CATALONIA INFANTIL-BALEARIC ISLANDS (74-24)
Pab. Mun. Andrés Estrada
Match statistics
In the match corresponding to the quarterfinals, Catalonia was much superior in the Balearic Islands and forced to close the score with a result of 74-24. The Bàsquet Manresa player, Arnau Cortijo, played just over 4 minutes in which he was able to contribute 1 defensive rebound, despite finishing with a -2 rating.
Friday, January 5 at 3:30 p.m. / Quarterfinals
CATALONIA CADET-REGION OF MURCIA (67-52)
Corrales Municipal Sports Center
Match statistics
The cadet also won their quarterfinal match against Region of Murcia. The Catalans dominated the game from the first quarter thanks to a great run of 21-5. In the second part of the match, Murcia competed more but they could not overcome the Catalans (67-52). Two Bàsquet Manresa players played a leading role in the match: Gerard Fernández had to leave the game due to injury, but he played almost 9 minutes and contributed 1 point and 1 rating credit. For his part, Lucas Sánchez played more than 24 minutes in which he recorded 5 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 6 rating credits.
Saturday January 6 at 3:30 p.m. / Semifinals
CATALONIA CADET-VALENCIAN COMMUNITY (104-72)
Mast. Sports Carolina Marín
Match statistics
The Catalonia Cadet got their ticket in the final by defeating the Valencian Community by 104-72. The Catalans dominated the game and in the first period they already had a large advantage thanks to the partial score of 36-21. The second quarter was more competitive (24-23). In the third period, the Catalans once again increased the score with a partial score of 23-8, a difference that would be enough to take the victory. Lucas Sánchez played 25 minutes in which he contributed 28 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 28 rating credits. Gerard Fernández did not play the game due to an injury.
Saturday January 6 at 5:30 p.m. / Semifinals
CATALONIA INFANTIL-ANDALUSIA (72-51)
Pab. Mun. Andrés Estrada
Match statistics
Catalunya Infantil qualified for the final by eliminating Andalusia by 72-51. The Bàsquet Manresa player, Arnau Cortijo, played just over 17 minutes in which he contributed 4 points, 7 rebounds and 3 rating credits.
Sunday, January 7 at 10:30 / Final
ANDALUSIA-CATALONIA CADET (52-66)
Mast. Sports Carolina Marín
Match statistics
The cadet of Catalonia became champion by defeating a Andalusia team that competed until the third quarter (52-66). The first half of the game was very competitive and at half-time the Andalusians led the score with a result of 34-32. In the second half the Catalans increased the pace and took the victory thanks to the last quarter that was 8-19. Two Bàsquet Manresa players played a leading role in the cadet final: Gerard Fernández played just over 17 minutes in which he contributed 8 points, 4 rebounds and 5 rating credits, and * Lucas Sánchez played almost 34 minutes in which he scored 9 points, 3 rebounds and 3 rating credits*.
Y el gran dominador del torneo se hace con el TÍTULO 💪
— Baloncesto España (@BaloncestoESP) January 7, 2024
Cataluña, CAMPEÓN de España CADETE Masculino🏆
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Sunday, January 7 at 12:00 / Final
CATALONIA INFANTIL-COMMUNITY OF MADRID (73-57)
Pab. Mun. Andrés Estrada
Match statistics
Catalonia Infantil has revalidated the title after defeating Community of Madrid by 73-57. The game was very competitive until the last quarter, where the Catalans sealed the championship with a partial score of 27-16 that left the Madrid team out of the game. Arnau Cortijo, Bàsquet Manresa player, played a leading role in the final where he signed 2 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist in 13 minutes played.
Doblete en chicos de la FORMACIÓN catalana 🤩
— Baloncesto España (@BaloncestoESP) January 7, 2024
Cataluña, CAMPEÓN de España INFANTIL Masculino🏆
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