[High School Nationals] The 49th National High School Handball Championship [Semifinal Results] Girls: Showa Gakuin (Chiba) and Chiharadai (Kumamoto), Boys: Konan (Okinawa) and Urawa Gakuin (Saitama) Advance to the Finals

Today, Saturday, March 28, 2026, marked the fifth day of competition for the "49th National High School Handball Championship," with the boys' and girls' semifinals being held.

■ Girls

In the girls' division, Showa Gakuin High School (Chiba Prefecture) and Kumamoto Municipal Chiharadai High School (Kumamoto Prefecture) have advanced to the finals.

Showa Gakuin, in their semifinal match against Rakuhoku High School (Kyoto Prefecture), struggled with the opponent's strong defense in the first half but showcased their strengths in the second half to pull away, reaching the finals for the first time in two tournaments.

The match between Kobe Seijo High School (Hyogo Prefecture) and Kumamoto Municipal Chiharadai High School (Kumamoto Prefecture) was a seesaw battle until the end, with both teams aiming for their first-ever final appearance. The game went into overtime in a thrilling contest. Chiharadai ultimately won in a close match, securing their first spot in the finals.

■ Boys

In the boys' division, Konan High School (Okinawa Prefecture) and Urawa Gakuin High School (Saitama Prefecture) have secured their places in the finals.

The match between Hokuriku High School (Fukui Prefecture) and Konan High School (Okinawa Prefecture) saw intense scoring from the beginning, with Konan ultimately pulling ahead to win.

In the game between Urawa Gakuin High School (Saitama Prefecture) and Keiyu High School (Nagasaki Prefecture), Urawa Gakuin took the lead in the first half and maintained control throughout the match to secure their victory and advance to the finals.

In the girls' final, if Showa Gakuin wins, it will be their second championship title since the 10th tournament, and if Chiharadai wins, it will be their first championship.
In the boys' final, if Konan wins, it will be their first championship since the 37th tournament, and if Urawa Gakuin wins, it will be their first championship since the 38th tournament.

For more details, please visit the Match Schedule & Results page.

The 49th National High School Handball Championship

■ Tournament Dates: March 24 (Tuesday) - 29 (Sunday)
■ Venue: Cycle Shop Kodama Ozu Arena, Kurasu Budō Sports Center Courts A & B, Beppu City General Gymnasium (Beppu Arena), Oita Maizuru High School Multipurpose Gymnasium
■ Streaming Information: All matches will be streamed on the Douga Jidai! Official YouTube Channel. [Playlist]