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Double in the Spanish Championship for the Catalan National Team with three #MadeinManresa
Double in the Spanish Championship for the Catalan National Team with three #MadeinManresa
Double in the Spanish Championship for the Catalan National Team with three #MadeinManresa

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.

Monday 8 of January of 2024 at 18:00

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*.

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.