Gunma's Takasaki Health and Welfare University Takasaki High School won the Senbatsu High School Baseball Championship for the first time by defeating Hyogo's Hotoku Gakuen 3-2. Gunma Prefecture's victory at Koshien was the first time in spring, and the local community of Takasaki City expressed their joy at the feat.



A blessing curtain was hung at City Hall, and special editions of newspapers were also distributed. Nine also praised the players at the Yakiniku restaurant they frequent.

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A PV blessing curtain was also posted at Takasaki City Hall.

A public viewing venue was set up at the city hall of Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, where Kendai Takasaki is located, and about 300 people gathered to cheer loudly. Many citizens gathered at the venue even before the match started, writing messages such as ``From Takasaki to number one in Japan'' and ``Aim to win the championship'' on the cheering curtains prepared by the high school.



When the game started, they cheered while wearing matching hats and towels, and were at their most excited when they won by one point in the third inning.



At the moment of victory, some people could be seen shouting things like "thank you" and "congratulations," shedding tears, and hugging each other.



A woman whose daughter is a member of Kendai Takasaki's photography club and is going to Koshien said, ``The players were smiling during the game, so I felt like they were relaxed. I am filled with gratitude," she said through tears.



A graduate of Kendai Takasaki and a first-year university student said, ``I'm really happy for her and my heart is full. I'm proud of her juniors.''

In addition, in recognition of the victory, a banner with the words ``Congratulations to Kendai Takasaki for winning Senbatsu Koshien'' was put up in front of the city hall, and people gathered to take pictures.

Extra editions are also distributed in front of Takasaki Station.

In response to Kendai Takasaki's victory, newspaper companies handed out special editions in front of Takasaki Station around 4 p.m.



The recipient, a man in his 40s from Takasaki City, said, ``I was watching the game on TV and was happy that we won, so I came to get the extra edition.I want to keep it as a treasure.''



A third-grade elementary school boy from Takasaki City said, ``I'm happy that Kendai Takasaki is number one in Japan.When I get home, I want to hang it on my wall.''

“The source of power” A Yakiniku restaurant where Nine also frequents Tears of Joy

At a yakiniku restaurant in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, which is frequented by Kendai Takasaki players, about 10 people from the restaurant and neighbors watched the game on TV.



For the past three years, athletes have been coming to this restaurant about three times a week, and the owner, Kosaku Matsumoto, says, ``We want people to eat yakiniku and gain strength,'' and offer yakiniku for a special price. It offers.



Before the tournament, captain Haruto Hakoyama said while eating yakiniku from this restaurant, ``It's Kendai Takasaki's ``specialty'' and ``a source of power.''



Mr. Matsumoto watched the second round of this tournament on-site, but he was unable to attend on the 31st because he had a reservation for the evening.



During the game, he wore a baseball club jersey given to him by coach Hirofumi Aoyagi and cheered on each player, saying things like, ``He'll hit in Hakoyama,'' and ``Sasaki is fast, so it's okay,'' etc. Ta.



When the winner was announced, he burst into tears of joy while shaking hands with the people around him.

Kosaku Matsumoto, the owner of the restaurant, said,


``The power of having the yakiniku eaten was fully unleashed, and I feel great.I'm happy.I thought it would be a close battle, but I persevered and did my best.When I returned, I served ``Kami Kalbi.'' I want to give it to you.”

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