Encho 1 (extension) — 久保木 wins
Matchup
- Red Ota（太田 侑希） / Kumiyama（久御山） / 京都３年参段
- White 久保木 瞭 / Ikubunkan（郁文館） / 東京３年参段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 1 | White | 久保木 | Kote |
- Conclusion
- Encho 1
- Match time
- 5分2秒
- Winner
- 久保木（White）
- Foul
- 太田 侑希、久保木 瞭Posted on the board (it is not clear from the flash report when the foul occurred)
Text Commentary
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Court 4, Match 29. Kumiyama's Ota（太田） from Kyoto, and Ikubunkan's 久保木 from Tokyo. This match promises a steady exchange of offense and defense!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Neither side is leaving any openings, and they are measuring the distance very cautiously.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
A fierce exchange of strikes continues within the time limit, but neither side scores a valid point.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Neither side faltered, and both fought through with extremely high concentration.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
0-0. The match goes into encho!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
From here, a split-second decision will determine the outcome.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Encho 1, white's 久保木 stepped in sharply! Kote!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was a perfect strike. An ippon to the kote.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The winning point in Encho 1! 白の久保木 scored a kote to close out the match!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
After a tenacious exchange of offense and defense, 久保木 advances.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Match time 5 minutes 2 seconds. The winner is 久保木, Ikubunkan Tokyo!
To both players
Applause for the brave efforts of Ota（太田） and 久保木, who fought to the end without either giving an inch.
Ota（太田） showcased steady kendo, and 久保木 seized the victory; I hope for their further growth in the future.
Source: 72nd National High School Kendo Championship Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results/Tournament Bracket)
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Only facts recorded in the logs (matches, valid strikes and their order, outcomes, match duration, and presence of fouls) are listed. The play-by-play and commentary are AI-generated content.