Overview

• Kyoto International secured its second straight Kyoto title with a 4–3 walk-off victory over Toba and will make its fourth Koshien appearance.
• Okayama Gakugeikan rallied for a 5–4 win over Okayama Sanyo to defend its prefectural crown and earn another national tournament slot.
• Tenri ended a three-year title drought by defeating Chiben Gakuen in Nara and will mark its 30th summer showing at Koshien.
• Toyohashi Chuo became the first East Mikawa squad in 50 years to win the Aichi championship and advance to the national field.
• Seibi and Matsuyama Commercial won their semifinals to set up a July 29 final at Botchan Stadium that will decide Ehime’s representative.