Projeto Ravelly wins Campeonato Barreirense Série B as Sérgio Clérice honored in Araraquara
Projeto Ravelly clinched the 2025 Campeonato Barreirense Série B title with record prize money, while Sérgio Clérice received a citizenship honor in Araraquara for his significant football contributions.
- • Projeto Ravelly won the 2025 Campeonato Barreirense Série B title in a penalty shootout at Estádio Geraldão.
- • The tournament featured 18 teams and awarded R$ 115,000, the largest prize in Bahia amateur football history.
- • Municipal support included waiving registration fees to bolster local football clubs.
- • Former footballer Sérgio Clérice received the Cidadão Araraquarense title honoring his football career and local ties.
Key details
On December 13, 2025, Projeto Ravelly secured the Série B title of the Campeonato Barreirense by defeating Fortaleza in a tense final at the newly renovated Estádio Geraldão in Barreiras. After a 1-1 draw, Projeto Ravelly triumphed 4-3 in the penalty shootout. The tournament, which began on September 21, featured 18 teams and concluded with the largest prize pool in Bahia's amateur football history, distributing R$ 115,000 in prizes to champions, runners-up, and individual awardees. The municipal government’s waiver of registration fees played a key role in supporting local teams and strengthening amateur football, a point emphasized by Sports Secretary Balthazar Guimarães and Mayor Otoniel Teixeira who praised the tournament’s social impact and fan attendance. Meanwhile, in Araraquara, former footballer Sérgio Clérice was awarded the title of Cidadão Araraquarense by the Municipal Chamber in recognition of his contributions to football and his longstanding ties to the city. Born in São Paulo in 1941 and having an illustrious 18-year career in Italy scoring 187 goals, Clérice has lived in Araraquara since 1978, where he nurtures young talent and remains deeply connected. Mayor Dr. Lapena and Sports Secretary João Henrique Silvestre highlighted Clérice’s importance to the local community and football legacy. Clérice expressed gratitude for the honor and reflected on his personal and professional bonds with the city, underscoring his pride in being recognized as a citizen of Araraquara.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
