Chiben Wakayama advances in Kinki High School Baseball Tournament

In the autumn Kinki High School Baseball Tournament, Chiben Wakayama secured a dominant 11-2 victory over Nara Dai-Fuzoku at Wakasa Stadium Kyoto. The win, highlighted by a running home run from second-year outfielder Nagatomo Yusei, advances the summer champions to the quarterfinals.

In another first-round matchup, Chiben Gakuen defeated Ritsumeikan High School via a cold game to advance. The tournament serves as a critical selection event for schools aiming to participate in the spring Senbatsu tournament.