Shiga high school baseball semi-finals: Omi loses, Hikone reaches final

On July 23, 2026, the Shiga prefecture stage of the National High School Baseball Championship held its semi‑finals at MyNet Stadium Oujiyama. Omi, a team that had qualified for the spring national tournament, was defeated 2‑5 by Hikone Sogo, sending Hikone to its first ever final in the event.

In a parallel semi‑final, Yawata Commercial faced the Shiga Junior College affiliate team. The winner of that match advanced to the championship round, joining Hikone in the tournament final.