Argentina's Prefederal basketball tournament sees tight semifinals race

Ferroviarios secured a 2-1 victory over Ferrocarril Oeste (Dolores) in the Prefederal Rosarino quarter‑finals, putting the team on the brink of a semifinal berth in the 2026 Regional Amateur tournament organized by the Federación de Fútbol Bonaerense Pampeana. The win follows a first‑leg loss, with goals from Fernando Telechea and Ignacio Ayala turning the tie in Ferroviarios' favour.

In another quarter‑final matchup, Regatas Rosario edged out Atalaya 87-85 after overtime, delivering one of the tournament's most competitive games. Santiago Escobar led Regatas with 20 points, while Atalaya's Esteban Celotti scored 23. Both results keep the semifinals open as the remaining fixtures approach.

The outcomes affect the final four of the tournament, which will determine the clubs that advance to the Federal Amateur 2026/2027 season.