Kaetsu Ariake basketball team reaches top 16 in Tokyo tournament

The Kaetsu Ariake Junior and Senior High School boys' basketball team achieved a top-16 finish at the Tokyo Private Junior High School Newcomer Tournament. Competing from August 20 to August 24, the new team secured first place in Group A during the qualifying league with a 4-0 record against Yakumo Gakuen, Kokushikan, Bunka Gakuen Osugi Nami, and Sugamo.

After finishing second in the group ranking following matches against Teikyo and Toshi University附属, the team advanced to the knockout tournament. Despite a close match against Gyosei Junior High School, the team was eliminated in the round of 16. The final matches were held at Yoyogi Second Gymnasium.