Win by two ippon — Yanagi（柳） wins
Matchup
- Red Hatsugai（初貝 儒季） / 仙台育英 / 宮城３年参段
- White Yanagi（柳 諒志） / Niigatameikun（新潟明訓） / 新潟３年弐段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Within the time limit | Red | Hatsugai（初貝） | Kote |
| 2 | Within the time limit | White | Yanagi（柳） | Kote |
| 3 | Within the time limit | White | Yanagi（柳） | Kote |
- Conclusion
- Win by two ippon
- Match time
- 3分54秒
- Winner
- Yanagi（柳）（White）
- Foul
- No record
Text Commentary
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Court 4, Match 30. Hatsugai of Sendai Ikuei vs. Yanagi of Niigatameikun. A fierce exchange of strikes where both sides score is expected!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both are strongly focused on attacking; it's a matter of who strikes first. It is a very tense start.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
It's started! Both sides clash fiercely, and the one in red moves first! First strike, kote!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was a clean kote. Hatsugai（初貝） takes the lead.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Yanagi in white counterattacks against Hatsugai, who scored the first ippon! Yanagi, kote!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a sharp strike. Now it's a tie. The match grows even more intense.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Who will break the deadlock! Yanagi stepped in! Yanagi, kote!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
He landed consecutive kote strikes. Yanagi（柳） has turned the tide and is now leading by two points.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
At 3 minutes 54 seconds, Yanagi（柳） scored two points within the time limit, ending the match! The winner is Yanagi from Niigatameikun!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both players traded kote strikes, but Yanagi（柳） finished it with a quick attack.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Hatsugai of Sendai Ikuei, Yanagi of Niigatameikun. It became a heated battle!
To both players
Yanagi（柳） showed sharp strikes; keep this momentum going into the next match!
Hatsugai fought on equal terms; carry that determination into the next match!
Source: 72nd National High School Kendo Championship Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results/Tournament Bracket)
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https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗
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.