The second adventure in the Under16 national finals could not have started any better for Castellana grotte. Indeed, in its debut game in Viterbo, Castellana had the better of Santa Croce 3-1 (25-14/22-25/25-7/25-12).

The two best teams of the four groups will go through to the quarter finals. Here are the four groups:

A: CATANIA, MACERATA, TREVISO, P.CORVINO LE
B: CIVITAVECCHIA, PARMA, MILANO, VIBO VALENTIA
C: PERUGIA, META NA, ROMA, PADOVA
D: MATERDOMINI VOLLEY, CUNEO, BRUGHERIO, SANTA CROCE