Hokkaido Volleyball: Teams advance to Haruko Volleyball semifinals

The Hokkaido regional qualifiers for the 79th All Japan High School Volleyball Championship, known as Haruko Volleyball, reached their third day at the Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Center and Hokkai Kitayell in Sapporo.

In the men's division, Sapporo Otani, Tokai University Sapporo, Hokkai, and Hokkaido University of Science High School have secured spots in the best four. Sapporo Otani, the top seed, is aiming for a triple crown in the Hokkaido tournament, while Tokai University Sapporo advanced after a competitive series of matches, including a full-set victory in the third round.

In the women's division, Obihiro Nanshi's run toward the national tournament ended in the semifinals after a 0–2 loss to Asahikawa Jitsugyo. The tournament concludes with semifinals and finals scheduled for the following day, where the winners of each bracket will earn their place in the national championship starting in January 2027.