Saga Prefecture high school soccer tournament begins October 5

The 105th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament Saga Prefecture qualifiers are scheduled to begin on October 5. A total of 31 teams will compete for a chance to participate in the national tournament held in the Tokyo metropolitan area in late December.

Key participating teams include Saga Higashi, seeking to improve after a second-round exit in the Inter-High tournament, and Ryukoku High School, which has been a runner-up in the prefecture for four consecutive tournaments. Other notable competitors include Saga Kita, aiming for its first championship in 11 tournaments, and various local schools such as Tosu, Miyaki, and Saga Shogyo.