[High School Senbatsu] 49th National High School Handball Selection Tournament [Semifinal Results] Women's: Showa Gakuin (Chiba) and Chiharadai (Kumamoto), Men's: Konan (Okinawa) and Urawa Gakuin (Saitama) advance to the finals
The semifinals of the 49th National High School Handball Selection Tournament took place on March 28, 2026, determining the finalists for both the men's and women's divisions.
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On March 28, 2026 (Saturday), the fifth day of the '49th National High School Handball Selection Tournament' featured the men's and women's semifinals.
■ Women's
Showa Gakuin High School (Chiba Prefecture) and Kumamoto City Chiharadai High School (Kumamoto Prefecture) have advanced to the finals.
Showa Gakuin faced Kyoto Prefectural Rakuhoku High School in the semifinals. Despite struggling against their opponent's solid defense in the first half, they showcased their strengths in the second half to pull away, securing their first final appearance in two tournaments.
The match between Kobe Seijo High School (Hyogo Prefecture) and Kumamoto City Chiharadai High School (Kumamoto Prefecture) was a seesaw battle until the very end, as both teams were vying for their first-ever final appearance. The match went into overtime, with Chiharadai ultimately winning a hard-fought victory to reach the finals for the first time.
■ Men's
Konan High School (Okinawa Prefecture) and Urawa Gakuin High School (Saitama Prefecture) have secured their spots in the finals.
In the match between Hokuriku High School (Fukui Prefecture) and Konan High School (Okinawa Prefecture), both teams traded points intensely from the start, but Konan eventually pulled ahead to claim victory.
In the match between Urawa Gakuin High School (Saitama Prefecture) and Keio High School (Nagasaki Prefecture), Urawa Gakuin took the lead in the first half and maintained control throughout the game to secure their spot in the finals.
If Showa Gakuin wins the women's final, it will be their second title since the 10th tournament; if Chiharadai wins, it will be their first. For the men's final, a victory for Konan would be their first since the 37th tournament, while a victory for Urawa Gakuin would be their first since the 38th.
For more details, please visit the match schedule and results page.
49th National High School Handball Selection Tournament
■ Tournament Dates: March 24 (Tue) – 29 (Sun)
■ Venues: Cycle Shop Kodama Ozu Arena, Kurasasu Budo Sports Center (Courts A & B), Beppu City General Gymnasium (Beppu Arena), Oita Maizuru High School Multipurpose Stadium
■ Streaming Information: All matches are being streamed on the 'Douga Jidai!' official YouTube channel.
■ Women's
Showa Gakuin High School (Chiba Prefecture) and Kumamoto City Chiharadai High School (Kumamoto Prefecture) have advanced to the finals.
Showa Gakuin faced Kyoto Prefectural Rakuhoku High School in the semifinals. Despite struggling against their opponent's solid defense in the first half, they showcased their strengths in the second half to pull away, securing their first final appearance in two tournaments.
The match between Kobe Seijo High School (Hyogo Prefecture) and Kumamoto City Chiharadai High School (Kumamoto Prefecture) was a seesaw battle until the very end, as both teams were vying for their first-ever final appearance. The match went into overtime, with Chiharadai ultimately winning a hard-fought victory to reach the finals for the first time.
■ Men's
Konan High School (Okinawa Prefecture) and Urawa Gakuin High School (Saitama Prefecture) have secured their spots in the finals.
In the match between Hokuriku High School (Fukui Prefecture) and Konan High School (Okinawa Prefecture), both teams traded points intensely from the start, but Konan eventually pulled ahead to claim victory.
In the match between Urawa Gakuin High School (Saitama Prefecture) and Keio High School (Nagasaki Prefecture), Urawa Gakuin took the lead in the first half and maintained control throughout the game to secure their spot in the finals.
If Showa Gakuin wins the women's final, it will be their second title since the 10th tournament; if Chiharadai wins, it will be their first. For the men's final, a victory for Konan would be their first since the 37th tournament, while a victory for Urawa Gakuin would be their first since the 38th.
For more details, please visit the match schedule and results page.
49th National High School Handball Selection Tournament
■ Tournament Dates: March 24 (Tue) – 29 (Sun)
■ Venues: Cycle Shop Kodama Ozu Arena, Kurasasu Budo Sports Center (Courts A & B), Beppu City General Gymnasium (Beppu Arena), Oita Maizuru High School Multipurpose Stadium
■ Streaming Information: All matches are being streamed on the 'Douga Jidai!' official YouTube channel.