South American Championships U17 (2017)
2015 (2 year break)

South American Championships U17 Final Standings
 1. Argentina
 2. Colombia
 3. Chile
 4. Venezuela
 5. Ecuador
 6. Peru
 7. Bolivia
 8. Uruguay
South American Championships U17 Stage One Standings
Group A
 1. Colombia 3-0 
 2. Venezuela 2-1 
 3. Ecuador 1-2 
 4. Uruguay 0-3 
Group B
 1. Argentina 2-1 
 2. Chile 2-1 
 3. Peru 1-2 
 4. Bolivia 1-2 
Points Per Game
 Aldana GAYOSO
  (168-PG-0)
  Avg: 20.6
 1. Gayoso, URU20.6 
 2. Acevedo, ARG17.2 
 3. Carrera, PER16.2 
 4. Tapia, BOL15.4 
 5. Ljubetic, CHI15.0 
 6. Perez, VEN14.6 
 7. Chagas, ARG13.4 
 8. Escudero, PER12.6 
 9. Caicedo, COL12.0 
 10. Betancourt, VEN11.6 
Rebounds Per Game
 Odeth BETANCOURT
  (183-C-0)
  Avg: 9.4
 1. Betancourt, VEN9.4 
 2. Carrasco, BOL8.2 
 3. Valencia, ECU8.0 
 4. Lugo, ECU8.0 
 5. Gonzalez, COL7.6 
 6. Ayala, COL7.0 
 7. Rivera, URU6.8 
 8. Larre, URU6.6 
 9. Gentinetta, ARG6.6 
 10. Cortes, COL6.4 
Assists Per Game
 Thiare GARCIA
  (179-SG-0)
  Avg: 5.8
 1. Garcia, CHI5.8 
 2. Chagas, ARG4.8 
 3. Caicedo, COL4.2 
 4. Wolf, ARG3.0 
 5. Suarez, ARG3.0 
 6. Mora, ECU3.0 
 7. Illescas, ECU2.8 
 8. Gauna, ARG2.8 
 9. Garcia, PER2.6 
 10. Alvarez, VEN2.4 
Steals Per Game
 Mayra CAICEDO
  (175-PG-0)
  Avg: 3
 1. Caicedo, COL3.0 
 2. Morales, VEN3.0 
 3. Alvarez, VEN2.8 
 4. Tapia, BOL2.6 
 5. Garcia, CHI2.6 
 6. Panetta, URU2.4 
 7. Suarez, ARG2.2 
 8. Niski, URU2.0 
 9. Mora, ECU2.0 
 10. Ayala, COL2.0 
Blocks Per Game
 Odeth BETANCOURT
  (183-C-0)
  Avg: 2.2
 1. Betancourt, VEN2.2 
 2. Larre, URU1.6 
 3. Gonzalez, COL1.6 
 4. Paz, COL1.4 
 5. Gentinetta, ARG1.0 
 6. Cortes, COL1.0 
 7. Herbas, BOL0.8 
 8. Godoy, CHI0.8 
 9. Fux, ARG0.6 
 10. Bacilio, ECU0.6 

Argentina celebrate title in Sucre (Photo: FIBA)

2017 U17 ROSTER
Starting Five in BOLD letters
Starting five
#s#
Victoria Gauna
Gauna
Laila Raviolo
Raviolo
Sofia Wolf
Wolf
Maria Fux
Fux
Florencia Chagas
Chagas
#e#5
4Victoria Gauna 185-PF-01
5Laila Raviolo 172-G-00
6Lucila Cragnolino 182-F/C-00
7Martina Scian 170-PG-00
8Sofia Wolf PG-00 Talleres RPB Argentina
9Sofia Acevedo 167-PG-01
10Camila Suarez PG Rocamora Argentina
11Lucia Operto 191-C-01
12Maria Fux 180-C-00
13Candela Gentinetta 181-SF-01
14Florencia Chagas 174-G-01 Berazategui Argentina
15Camila Peri 182-F/C-00

Hernan Amaya Head Coach

Latinbasket.com All-South American Championships U17 Awards 2017 - Jul 5, 2017

Latinbasket.com All-South American Championships U17 1st Team 2017
Sofia Acevedo
Acevedo
Florencia Chagas
Chagas
Yulianny Perez
Perez
Daniela Gonzalez
Gonzalez
Odeth Betancourt
Betancourt

Best Player: Sofia Acevedo (167-PG-01) of Argentina
Best Guard: Sofia Acevedo (167-PG-01) of Argentina
Best Forward: Yulianny Perez (175-F-01) of Venezuela
Best Center: Odeth Betancourt (183-C-00) of Venezuela

1st Team
PG: Sofia Acevedo (167-PG-01) of Argentina
G: Florencia Chagas (174-G-01) of Argentina
F: Yulianny Perez (175-F-01) of Venezuela
C: Daniela Gonzalez (179-C-02) of Colombia
C: Odeth Betancourt (183-C-00) of Venezuela

Honorable Mention
Candela Gentinetta (181-SF-01) of Argentina
Camila Suarez (PG) of Argentina
Mayra Caicedo (175-PG-00) of Colombia
Jovanka Ljubetic (170-PG-00) of Chile
Milagros Carrera (173-G-00) of Peru
Aldana Gayoso (168-PG-00) of Uruguay
Noelia Tapia (157-SG-01) of Bolivia
Vanessa Ochoa (167-PG-01) of Ecuador


Argentina celebrate title in Sucre - Jul 3, 2017

FINAL
Colombia - Argentina 55-71
Argentina marched past Colombia to clinch the Gold medals in Sucre. Florencia Chagas (174-G-01) posted 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the champions. Argentina secured a 31:25 halftime advantage. They extended the margin at 15-point mark heading into the fourth period. Argentina limited their opponents to just 12 points in the final quarter and rallied to the triumph. Sofia Acevedo (167-PG-01) dropped 22 points for the winners. Maria Zamora (170-SF-00) responded with 18 points for Colombia.
3-4 Place
Chile - Venezuela 69-64
Chile stepped onto the pedestal in Sucre. They overcame Venezuela in the Bronze medals game. Gallardo Ana (163-PG-00) posted 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Chile dominated in the first half. They accumulated a 37:23 halftime lead. Venezuela sank 24 points in the fourth term to cut the deficit but could not avoid the loss. Priscila Godoy (169-PG-00) accounted for 15 points in the victory. Odeth Betancourt (183-C-00) responded with 19 points and 14 rebounds for Venezuela.

5-6 Place
Ecuador - Peru 85-40
Ecuador finished fifth at the championship. They coasted past Peru on the final day of action. Vanessa Ochoa (167-PG-01) stepped up with 13 points to lead the charge. Ecuador piled up a 38:23 halftime lead. They followed with a 47:17 run in the second half to seal a comfortable win. Lory Lugo (183-F/C-00) delivered 12 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Veronica Escudero (173-SF-01) responded with 14 points for Peru.

7-8 Place
Bolivia - Uruguay 61-59
Bolivia finally secured the first victory at the home championship. They nipped Uruguay to occupy the seventh position at the tournament. Noelia Tapia (157-SG-01) recorded 15 points to pace the hosts. Bolivia grabbed a 29:19 halftime advantage. Uruguay narrowed the gap in the second half but came up short of victory at the end. Liz Carrasco (168-PF-00) tossed in 14 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the win. Aldana Gayoso (168-PG-00) responded with 24 points for Uruguay.


Argentina and Colombia to play for title in Sucre - Jul 2, 2017

SEMIFINALS
Argentina - Venezuela 95-61
Argentina topped Venezuela to secure the championship game birth. Sofia Acevedo (167-PG-01) dropped 20 points to lead the effort. Argentina ensured a 31:21 halftime advantage. Venezuela pulled within 9 points at the final intermission. However Argentina banked in 43 points in the fourth period to ice the win. Camila Suarez (PG) had 18 points and 9 boards for the winners. Yulianny Perez (175-F-01) responded with 23 points for Venezuela.

Colombia - Chile 75-36
Colombia coasted past Chile to advance into the title game in Sucre. Sara Pardo (169-SF-00) stepped up with 16 points to pace the winners. Colombia limited their opponents to just 8 points in the first half to open a comfortable 47:8 halftime lead. They followed with a 17:10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Naylee Cortes (174-PF-03) accounted for 10 points for the winning side. Jovanka Ljubetic (170-PG-00) answered with 10 points for Chile.



Semifinals are set in Sucre - Jul 1, 2017

Group A
Uruguay - Ecuador 46-90
Ecuador opened win count in Sucre. They outgunned Uruguay for 1-2 record in Group A. Samy Bacilio (180-F-03) tallied 13 points and 10 boards in the win. Ecuador posted a 37:15 halftime lead. They unleashed 36 points in the fourth term to ice the win. Vanessa Ochoa (167-PG-01) provided 13 points in the victory. Aldana Gayoso (168-PG-00) responded with 16 points for Uruguay.

Venezuela - Colombia 55-64
Colombia outgunned Venezuela to improve at 3-0 record on top of Group A. Mayra Caicedo (175-PG-00) posted 16 points to lead the winners. Colombia piled up a comfortable 42:17 halftime lead. Venezuela went on a strong second half run but came up short at the end. Hamileth Ulloa (176-SG-01) and Yuliany Paz (193-C-00) contributed 13 points each for the winners. Odeth Betancourt (183-C-00) responded with 14 points and 8 boards for Venezuela. Yulianny Perez (175-F-01) had 12 points in the loss.

Group B
Chile - Peru 80-52
Chile topped Peru to secure the semifinal birth. Jovanka Ljubetic (170-PG-00) delivered 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Chile secured a 36:22 halftime advantage. They followed with a 25:12 run in the third term to clear off for good. Retamales Macarena (182-F/C-01) accounted for 14 points in the victory. Milagros Carrera (173-G-00) replied with 16 points for Peru.

Argentina - Bolivia 100-33
Argentina held off Bolivia to stay undefeated at the championship. Sofia Acevedo (167-PG-01) notched 19 points in the win. Argentina posted a 48:15 halftime lead. They added 52 points in the second half to ease to the win. Florencia Chagas (174-G-01) had 15 points in the victory. Noelia Tapia (157-SG-01) responded with 12 points for Bolivia.



Recap of Day 2 in Sucre - Jun 30, 2017

Group A
Ecuador - Colombia 33-51
Colombia beat Ecuador to stay undefeated in Group A. Daniela Gonzalez (179-C-02) delivered 19 points and 9 boards for the winners. Colombia registered a 24:18 halftime lead. They used a 16:3 run in the fourth term to ice the victory. Mayra Caicedo (175-PG-00) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Lory Lugo (183-F/C-00) responded with 10 points and 11 rebounds for Ecuador.

Uruguay - Venezuela 44-71
Venezuela posted the second straight win in Group A. They rallied past Uruguay for 2-0 record. Yulianny Perez (175-F-01) scored 14 points to pace the winners. Venezuela dominated in the first half. They recorded a 32:13 halftime lead. Venezuela went on a 22:9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Odeth Betancourt (183-C-00) added 13 points in the victory. Aldana Gayoso (168-PG-00) responded with 24 points for Uruguay.

Group B
Peru - Bolivia 74-71 OT
Peru topped Bolivia in overtime to gain the first win in Sucre. Veronica Escudero (173-SF-01) stepped up with 19 points to pace the winners. Bolivia established a 28:24 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 14-point mark heading into the fourth term. But Peru ignited a 25:11 rally in the next period to force overtime. Peru dropped 13 points in the extra period to steal the win. Milagros Carrera (173-G-00) accounted for 14 points for the winners. Noelia Tapia (157-SG-01) responded with 21 points and 7 rebounds for Bolivia.

Chile - Argentina 37-91
Argentina overcame Chile to improve at 2-0 record in Group B. Camila Suarez delivered 14 points for the winners. Argentina stormed throughout the first half to pile up a 50:18 advantage. They sank 41 points in the second half to seal a comfortable win. Florencia Chagas (174-G-01) tossed in 12 points in the victory. Tamara Castro (180-F-00) responded with 9 points for Chile.



Recap of Day 1 in Sucre - Jun 29, 2017

Group A
Colombia - Uruguay 70-44
Colombia cruised past Uruguay to open win count in Sucre. Hamileth Ulloa (176-SG-01) delivered 12 points for the winners. Colombia used a strong 35:17 first half run to clear off. Colombia went on a 21:8 run in the third term to clear off for good. Mayra Caicedo (175-PG-00) recorded 10 points in the win. Aldana Gayoso (168-PG-00) responded with 15 points for Uruguay.

Venezuela - Ecuador 77-73
Venezuela opened their campaign in Sucre on a winning note. They held off Ecuador in the opener. Jairennys Arias (170-G-01) scored 21 points to lead the winners. Ecuador posted a 38:30 halftime lead. But Venezuela used a 25:15 run in the third term to surge ahead. They poured in 22 points in the fourth term and sealed the winning outcome. Yorgelis Alvarez (160-PG-00) delivered 16 points for the winners. Jillian Molina (172-G-01) and Vanessa Ochoa (167-PG-01) responded with 13 points each for Ecuador.

Group B
Bolivia - Chile 62-75
Chile outgunned Bolivia in the opener. Jovanka Ljubetic (170-PG-00) stepped up with 27 points to lead the effort. Chile accumulated a 38:22 halftime advantage. They extended the gap at 21-point mark at the final break and never looked back en route to the win. Retamales Macarena (182-F/C-01) accounted for 13 points in the victory. Noelia Tapia (157-SG-01) responded with 18 points for Bolivia.

Argentina - Peru 79-43
Argentina beat Peru to improve at 1-0 record at the championship. Sofia Acevedo (167-PG-01) delivered 15 points to pace the winners. Argentina went on a strong 38:22 first half run. They poured in 41 points in the second half to ice the victory. Lucia Operto (191-C-01) chipped in 9 points for the winners. Milagros Carrera (173-G-00) responded with 22 points for Peru.




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