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[SPORTS] · Brazil, Paraguay · 5 sources

Pinheiros women's handball team clinches fourth straight league win

Pinheiros defeated Torres 28‑21 in the fourth round of the Liga Nacional de Handebol Feminino, maintaining a perfect 100 % record. The team dominated from the start, leading 12‑8 at halftime and extending the lead in the second half. Coach Mauricio Antonucci rotated the squad, bringing on Lauendy, Leticia, Nhauany and Beatriz, while midfielder Mariana Merlin was named player of the match.

The victory sets up Pinheiros' next home game on 12 July against Cascavel. The club also prepares for the upcoming Sul‑Centro tournament in Assunção, Paraguay, scheduled for 15‑19 June, where it will face teams such as Goes‑URU and Scuola Italiana‑URU.

The win underscores Pinheiros' strong position in the South/Southeast phase of the national league and highlights its depth ahead of the regional competition.