Flamengo's youth basketball teams continue their fight for the Rio de Janeiro state championship title. Within their respective categories, the under-13 and under-19 teams took to the court last Friday (November 20.11th) - and won.

The younger group took to the court at 11 am and beat Botafogo 67-20. The second game, valid for the state semi-final, takes place this Wednesday (November 25.11th) at 18:30 pm.

The under-19 team faced Jacarepaguá and won 76-41. The boys met the opponent again on Sunday (November 22.11nd) and qualified for the tournament semifinals by winning 68-39.

The under-14 and under-17 teams have important matches this weekend. The under-14 team faces Fluminense at Gávea at 11 am on Saturday (November 28th) for the first leg of the category's semifinals. The under-17 team plays the first leg of the quarterfinals on the same day at 12:30 pm. Their opponent will be either Fluminense or Municipal.

The Flamengo Rowing Club's basketball teams receive funding from their sponsors – CSN (Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional), Banco Bonsucesso, and Brasil Brokers – through the Federal Incentive Law/Ministry of Sport (Income Tax), as well as support from the Brazilian Confederation of Clubs (CBC) resulting from the decentralization of resources from the Pelé Law. You can also contribute by becoming a Flamengo Guardian Angel. Simply transfer up to 6% of your income tax due, receiving your contribution back in your tax refund. Participate by accessing [link to participation page]. www.flamengo.com.br/anjodaguarda Click here and find out who has already transferred their tax to 2015 projects.