Famous Bo Le aims for one win. Shuichi Mochimaru (72), director of Senshu University Matsudo (Chiba), who decided to participate in Senbatsu for the first time, said, “It’s not a strong school. It’s not a victory. I definitely want to sing a school song and raise the school flag.” The goal was to win Koshien for the first time as a school. He led Ryugasaki Ichi, Fujishiro, and Joso Gakuin in Ibaraki. An experienced director said, “I’m really lucky to be in Koshien from the 3rd place in the prefecture. I want to make it a Koshien that everyone can enjoy.”

The aim is Shimokatsugami. Participated in the Kanto tournament in 3rd place in the host prefecture frame. “I said I was weak, so I didn’t have to think about winning.” The team that became one decided the top four of Senbatsu with a good advance. “I don’t have any batters or pitchers to go professional. It’s a normal high school student. It’s really hard to play against a team with players who seem to be making noise. I want to fight like I did at the Kanto tournament.” .. The idea is to bring out the strength that comes from the awareness of weakness.

In the past, some of the competing directors have entered the devil’s register. “Mr. Joko (former Uwajima Higashi, Saibi). Everyone died or quit.” Last year, Yukio Kiuchi, the director of Joso Gakuin, also died. “It’s embarrassing to say that I’m still playing baseball, but the president, who is three or four years older, is telling me to do it together. That’s what supports me, but I’m 72 years old. It feels like I’ve lost the time to quit. “

Having said that, his passion for staring at the children has not diminished. “I’m weak, but I’m motivated. I have no complaints. I asked the children yesterday. I’m glad they all played baseball. I’m glad I came to this school.” Players enter the world created by Director Mochimaru.

32 schools to participate in Senbatsu decided / List with school memo