[High School Handball Selection] Showa Gakuin High School Wins for the Second Time in 39 Years
Showa Gakuin High School won the girls' final of the 49th National High School Handball Selection Tournament, defeating Kumamoto Municipal Chiharadai High School to claim their second victory in 39 years.
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Today, Sunday, March 29, 2026, the girls' final of the '49th National High School Handball Selection Tournament' was held. Showa Gakuin High School (Chiba Prefecture) defeated Kumamoto Municipal Chiharadai High School (Kumamoto Prefecture) to win the championship for the second time in 39 years.
From the beginning, Showa Gakuin's solid defense functioned well, shutting down Chiharadai's powerful offense.
Leading 21-12 at halftime, they did not allow their opponents to gain momentum for a comeback in the second half, maintaining control until the end to secure the victory.
This is Showa Gakuin High School's second championship victory, and their first in 39 years since the 10th tournament. Meanwhile, Kumamoto Municipal Chiharadai High School, aiming for their first championship, finished as the runner-up in their first-ever final appearance.
■ Match Results
Showa Gakuin High School (Chiba Prefecture) - Kumamoto Municipal Chiharadai High School (Kumamoto Prefecture)
38 - 28
(First Half 21 - 12, Second Half 17 - 16)
For more details, please visit the Match Schedule and Results page.
Furthermore, one Most Valuable Player and seven Outstanding Players from the girls' tournament will be announced at the award ceremony following the boys' final, which begins at 11:40 on the same day. We will provide another update once the announcement is made.
### 49th National High School Handball Selection Tournament
■ Tournament Period: Tuesday, March 24 - Sunday, March 29
■ Venues: Cycle Shop Kodama Ozu Arena, Kurasu Budo Sports Center Courts A & B, Beppu City General Gymnasium (Beppu Arena), Oita Maizuru High School Multipurpose Stadium
■ Streaming Info: All matches are streamed on the 'Douga Jidai! Official YouTube Channel' [Playlist]
From the beginning, Showa Gakuin's solid defense functioned well, shutting down Chiharadai's powerful offense.
Leading 21-12 at halftime, they did not allow their opponents to gain momentum for a comeback in the second half, maintaining control until the end to secure the victory.
This is Showa Gakuin High School's second championship victory, and their first in 39 years since the 10th tournament. Meanwhile, Kumamoto Municipal Chiharadai High School, aiming for their first championship, finished as the runner-up in their first-ever final appearance.
■ Match Results
Showa Gakuin High School (Chiba Prefecture) - Kumamoto Municipal Chiharadai High School (Kumamoto Prefecture)
38 - 28
(First Half 21 - 12, Second Half 17 - 16)
For more details, please visit the Match Schedule and Results page.
Furthermore, one Most Valuable Player and seven Outstanding Players from the girls' tournament will be announced at the award ceremony following the boys' final, which begins at 11:40 on the same day. We will provide another update once the announcement is made.
### 49th National High School Handball Selection Tournament
■ Tournament Period: Tuesday, March 24 - Sunday, March 29
■ Venues: Cycle Shop Kodama Ozu Arena, Kurasu Budo Sports Center Courts A & B, Beppu City General Gymnasium (Beppu Arena), Oita Maizuru High School Multipurpose Stadium
■ Streaming Info: All matches are streamed on the 'Douga Jidai! Official YouTube Channel' [Playlist]