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Girls' team. Quarterfinals Section1Match

Victory: 八代白百合|八代白百合 × Toingakuen(桐蔭学園)

📅 August 5–8, 2022 📍 Kochi Prefectural Haruno General Athletic Park Gymnasium

Matchup

Schoolnumber of winspoints
Red 八代白百合(Kumamoto) ○22
White Toingakuen(桐蔭学園)(Kanagawa)11

Senpo Koga(古閑(彩)) × Tanaka(田中)

Draw/No valid strikes/4分0秒

Commentary:Women's team quarterfinals, the Senpo match between Moriokashirayurigakuen's 緒方 and Eishin's 𠮷田.

Explanation:Neither side is showing any openings, and the tense offensive and defensive struggle continues without any valid strikes.

Commentary:They fought through the full 4 minutes and 0 seconds, but neither side scored a valid strike.

Explanation:As a result of both sides attacking until the end, this match ended in a draw.

To both players

Applause for both 緒方 and 𠮷田, who fought an intense battle.

We praise the brave efforts of the two, who both showed a fighting spirit that refused to give in.

Jiho Korogi(興梠) × Sakurai(櫻井)

White Sakurai(櫻井) Win by ippon/WhiteKote/4分0秒

Commentary:Women's team quarterfinals, the Jiho match between Moriokashirayurigakuen's 増田 and Eishin's 田村.

Explanation:Neither side is showing any openings, and the tense offensive and defensive struggle continues without any valid strikes.

Commentary:A foul was recorded once for the red 増田, but the intense offensive and defensive struggle continues.

Explanation:Both sides continued to attack until the end, but there were no valid strikes.

Commentary:They fought for the full 4 minutes and 0 seconds, and the result was a draw.

To both players

Applause for the fighting spirit of both 増田 and 田村, who attacked relentlessly until the very end.

It was an intense match between 増田 and 田村, neither of whom would give in.

Chuken Chiyoya(千代谷) × Fukunishi(福西)

Red Chiyoya(千代谷) Win by ippon/RedMen/4分0秒

Commentary:Women's team quarterfinals, the Chuken match between Moriokashirayurigakuen's 石河 and Eishin's 村岡.

Explanation:Neither side is showing any openings, and the tense offensive and defensive struggle continues without any valid strikes.

Commentary:They fought through the full 4 minutes and 0 seconds, but neither side scored a valid strike.

Explanation:They fought until the end, and the result was a draw.

To both players

It was a fierce battle between 石河 and 村岡, with neither giving in.

I send my heartfelt applause to both sides for their brave performance, having given it their all.

Fukusho Matsuyama(松山) × Shishido(宍戸)

Draw/No valid strikes/4分0秒

Commentary:Women's team quarterfinals, 武田 of Moriokashirayurigakuen vs 髙橋 of Eishin. This is the Fukusho match.

Explanation:It has become a match to watch.

Commentary:Match start. Red's 武田 scores an ippon with a men strike to take the first point.

Explanation:It was a sharp strike.

Commentary:Next, the red 武田 scored another men, taking the second ippon.

Explanation:They landed consecutive strikes to the men and took complete control of the match.

Commentary:At 3 minutes and 23 seconds, 武田 of Moriokashirayurigakuen won, bringing one win to the team.

To both players

武田 and 髙橋 showed a fierce exchange of strikes.

I give my heartfelt applause to both for their all-out effort in the fight.

Taisho Iwahara(岩原) × Ikeda(池田)

Red Iwahara(岩原) Win by ippon/RedMen/4分0秒

Commentary:Women's team quarterfinals, the Taisho match between 楢橋 of Moriokashirayurigakuen and 森本 of Eishin.

Explanation:Neither side is showing any openings, and the tense offensive and defensive struggle continues without any valid strikes.

Commentary:A penalty was recorded once for white 森本, but the intense exchange of attacks continues.

Explanation:Both sides continued to attack until the end, and neither scored a valid strike.

Commentary:They fought for 4 minutes and 0 seconds, and the result was a draw.

To both players

Applause for the brave efforts of both 楢橋 and 森本, who fought until the very end.

Send your passionate cheers to 楢橋 and 森本, who both showed a fierce determination not to give in.

Results

Commentary:Women's team quarterfinals, Moriokashirayurigakuen vs Eishin. Senpo 緒方 and 𠮷田 ended in a draw.

Explanation:Jiho 増田 and 田村, as well as Chuken 石河 and 村岡, also fought to a draw, neither giving way to the other.

Commentary:The match moved to the Fukusho match. Red's 武田 scored men, then another men, and won against white's 髙橋.

Explanation:The match continues to be very closely contested, with four out of the five bouts ending in a draw.

Commentary:Taisho 楢橋 and 森本 also drew. With a number of wins of 1 to 0, Moriokashirayurigakuen won.

To both schools and all players

Applause for Moriokashirayurigakuen, Eishin, and all the athletes who fought in fierce battles, neither giving way to the other.

Both fought with passion, never giving up until the very end.

八代白百合

Official name
八代白百合学園高等学校
Division/Category of Establishment
Private (Moriokashirayurigakuen Educational Corporation)
Location
727-1 Inoue-machi, Yatsushiro-shi, Kumamoto 866-0825
History
Founded in 1909, the school's origins date back to 1900 when the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres began welfare and educational projects in Yatsushiro City. In 2009, it began a new chapter at the new school building in Inouchi-cho.
School motto/philosophy
Founding Spirit: "Cultivating women who can walk with sincerity before God and people, and serve and contribute to society with a heart of love." School Motto: "Obedience," "Diligence," "Virtuous Love"
Department.
General studies course.
Kendo Club
2026: Participated in the All Japan High School Athletic Meet (held in Nara Prefecture) / Participated in the 18th All Japan Prefectural Women's Kendo Championship / Participated in the Gyokuryu-ki High School Kendo Tournament. For all of these, only the fact of participation was noted, as rankings and match results could not be confirmed on the official websites.

Toingakuen(桐蔭学園)

Official name
桐蔭学園高等学校
Reading
Toingakuen
Division/Category of Establishment
Private school. Became co-educational in the 2018 academic year.
Location
Kanagawa Prefecture Yokohama City Aoba Ward Tetsumachi 1614
History
Opened in April 1964 (Showa 39) simultaneously with the establishment of the school corporation Toingakuen. First appearance and first victory in high school baseball in 1971. Became coeducational from the 2018 academic year, and reorganized the general course into a three-course system of Progress, Advance, and Standard.
School motto/philosophy
Our school motto is to “strive for sincerity in all things” and to “cultivate a strong will to persevere until the end.” We aim to nurture individuals who are free yet fulfill their obligations, founded on a spirit of social solidarity.
Department.
General studies (Progress Course, Advanced Course, Standard Course)
Kendo Club
Both men’s and women’s kendo clubs are established. The women’s team was runner-up at Inter-High in 2003, 2005, and 2015, and placed third in 2018. The men’s team won Inter-High in 2002, 2003, and 2012. On June 27th, they won the women’s team event at the 64th Kanagawa Prefectural High School Comprehensive Sports Festival (Inter-High Kanagawa Prefecture Qualifiers), securing their place in this tournament.
Notes
Separate course from the Toingakuen secondary education school of the same corporation
Source: The 69th All Japan High School Kendo Championship Official "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket) https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗ Quick report of this match↗