Keio Senior High School Baseball Team Wins National Championship for the First Time in 107 Years at Summer Koshien

Publish: August 23, 2023

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2023/08/23

On Wednesday, August 23, the Keio Senior High School baseball team defeated Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School, representing Miyagi Prefecture, with a score of 8-2 in the final match to win the national championship.

Thank you very much to everyone for your warm support.

Comment from Takeshi Akuzawa, Principal of Keio Senior High School

As the representatives of Kanagawa Prefecture, the players played with dignity and faced every rival with all their might in each game. It is thanks to everyone who supported us that we were able to achieve this crown. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude.

Oyake-kun, who took the mound in the 5th inning

Baseball team members rushing toward each other after securing the victory

Captain Omura-kun being presented with the championship flag

Baseball team members marching with championship medals on their chests at the closing ceremony

Photography: Aki Takematsu

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