Bcc Tecbus Castellana Grotte Reaches Playoffs Despite Derby Win
The Bcc Tecbus Castellana Grotte volleyball team secured a 3-2 victory (25-20, 25-14, 20-25, 23-25, 15-9) against Jv Gioia del Colle in the final match of the regular season. Despite this win, they will start their playoff journey from the eighth-finals, as Reggio Calabria’s 3-1 win over Lecce secured them the top spot in the Blue Group and a promotion playoff berth.
A Hard-Fought Victory in a Sold-Out Arena
The match, played on March 15, 2026, saw a strong performance from both teams. While acknowledging some regret over the fourth set, coach Giuseppe Barbone expressed pride in his team’s overall regular season performance and the enthusiastic support from a packed Pala Grotte arena.
Key Players and Match Statistics
For Bcc Tecbus Castellana Grotte, Casaro led the scoring with 23 points, followed by Iervolino with 17 and Chiapello with 15. Cappadona served as the team’s setter. Jv Gioia del Colle was spearheaded by Sabbi, who contributed 22 points to his team’s effort.
Castellana Grotte recorded 20 blocks during the match, compared to Gioia del Colle’s 12. Castellana had 46 attack points, while Gioia del Colle had 35. Both teams struggled with service errors, with Castellana committing 16 and Gioia del Colle making 13.
Set-by-Set Breakdown
Castellana Grotte started strong, winning the first two sets 25-20 and 25-14. Gioia del Colle fought back, taking the third and fourth sets 20-25 and 23-25, respectively, forcing a decisive fifth set. Castellana Grotte ultimately prevailed in the tie-break, winning 15-9.
Coach Barbone’s Perspective
Coach Barbone emphasized the intensity of the match and his satisfaction with his team’s performance. He highlighted the importance of reaching the playoffs and the positive impact of a supportive home crowd. He stated, “We are a team and we kept our rhythm playing volleyball.”
Team Lineups
Bcc Tecbus Castellana Grotte: Cappadona, Casaro, Pasquali, Orlando Boscardini, Chiapello, Iervolino, Guadagnini (L).
Jv Gioia del Colle: Longo, Mariano, Persoglia, Sabbi, Sette, Frumuselu, Pierri (L).
FAQ
Q: What is the next step for Bcc Tecbus Castellana Grotte?
A: They will compete in the eighth-finals of the Serie A3 Credem Banca playoffs.
Q: Who won the Blue Group and secured a promotion playoff spot?
A: Reggio Calabria won the Blue Group.
Q: Where was the match played?
A: The match was played at Pala Grotte.
Q: How many points did Casaro score for Castellana Grotte?
A: Casaro scored 23 points.
Did you know? The match between Bcc Tecbus Castellana Grotte and Jv Gioia del Colle was played on March 15, 2026.
Pro Tip: Strong blocking can be a game-changer in volleyball. Bcc Tecbus Castellana Grotte demonstrated this with their 20 blocks during the match.
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