High School Volleyball: Regional Qualifiers for National Championship

Various regional qualifying tournaments for the 79th All Japan High School Volleyball Championship, commonly known as Haruko Volleyball, have concluded across Japan.

In Wakayama, Kaichi High School secured its 10th title and third consecutive victory in the girls' division after defeating Hidaka High School in straight sets. In Tochigi, Ashikaga University High School continued its dominance in the boys' division, winning its 46th title and eighth consecutive championship, while Moka Girls High School claimed its first girls' title by defeating Utsunomiya Bunsei Girls.

In Hokkaido, the girls' semifinals featured Asahikawa Jitsugyo, Sapporo Otani, Obihiro Nansho, and Sapporo Yamanote. In Aomori, Aomori Yamada High School defeated Hachinohe Gakuin Nobejicho High School in a closely contested match that went into extra time. Meanwhile, in Niigata, Nagaoka Commercial High School secured its return to the national tournament after winning in three sets.