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Argentina Wins South American U17 Women's Title With 67–46 Final Over Venezuela

The victory capped an unbeaten tournament run, securing a berth to the 2026 U18 AmeriCup.

Overview

  • Argentina set the tone with high-pressure defense, racing to a 28–6 first quarter and a 50–21 halftime lead in Asunción.
  • Sofía Novoa was named tournament MVP and joined the all-tournament five alongside teammate Santina Cherot.
  • Balanced scoring led the final as Novoa scored 14 points, Sofía González 11, and Sofía Lombardero 10, while Venezuela’s Albanys Ramírez had 15.
  • By reaching and winning the final, Argentina secured qualification for the 2026 U18 AmeriCup.
  • Host Paraguay finished third by beating Brazil 49–43, and Bahía Blanca players Isabella Roldán and Delfina Álves da Florencia saw minutes for Argentina.