[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 were held 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 took place, featuring the men's and women's semifinals.
### Women's
In the women's division, Showa Gakuin High School (Chiba Prefecture) and Kumamoto Municipal Chiharadai High School (Kumamoto Prefecture) advanced to the finals.
Showa Gakuin faced Kyoto Prefectural Rakuhoku High School in the semifinals. Despite struggling against the 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 Municipal 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 game went into overtime, where Chiharadai ultimately edged out a victory to reach the finals for the first time.
### Men's
In the men's division, Konan High School (Okinawa Prefecture) and Urawa Gakuin High School (Saitama Prefecture) secured their spots in the finals.
The match between Hokuriku High School (Fukui Prefecture) and Konan High School (Okinawa Prefecture) was a high-scoring affair from the start, with Konan eventually pulling away to win.
In the match between Urawa Gakuin High School (Saitama Prefecture) and Keijo High School (Nagasaki Prefecture), Urawa Gakuin took the lead in the first half and maintained control throughout the game to secure their place in the finals.
For the women's final, a victory for Showa Gakuin would mark their second title since the 10th tournament, while a win for Chiharadai would be their first. For the men's final, a victory for Konan would be their first since the 37th tournament, and a win for Urawa Gakuin would be their first since the 38th tournament.
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
In the women's division, Showa Gakuin High School (Chiba Prefecture) and Kumamoto Municipal Chiharadai High School (Kumamoto Prefecture) advanced to the finals.
Showa Gakuin faced Kyoto Prefectural Rakuhoku High School in the semifinals. Despite struggling against the 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 Municipal 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 game went into overtime, where Chiharadai ultimately edged out a victory to reach the finals for the first time.
### Men's
In the men's division, Konan High School (Okinawa Prefecture) and Urawa Gakuin High School (Saitama Prefecture) secured their spots in the finals.
The match between Hokuriku High School (Fukui Prefecture) and Konan High School (Okinawa Prefecture) was a high-scoring affair from the start, with Konan eventually pulling away to win.
In the match between Urawa Gakuin High School (Saitama Prefecture) and Keijo High School (Nagasaki Prefecture), Urawa Gakuin took the lead in the first half and maintained control throughout the game to secure their place in the finals.
For the women's final, a victory for Showa Gakuin would mark their second title since the 10th tournament, while a win for Chiharadai would be their first. For the men's final, a victory for Konan would be their first since the 37th tournament, and a win for Urawa Gakuin would be their first since the 38th tournament.
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.