Keio Jr. Winter Cup Heats Up: Championship dreams on the Line
The 2024-25 Keio Jr. Winter Cup, the 5th National U15 Basketball Championship, reached a fever pitch on its fourth day with thrilling semi-final matchups. Both the girls’ and boys’ divisions saw intense competition, setting the stage for a captivating final showdown.Girls’ Division: A Clash of Titans
Kyoto Seika Gakuen Junior High School, aiming for an unprecedented back-to-back championship, dominated Kitakyushu municipal Kikuryo Junior high School with a decisive 94-54 victory. Simultaneously occurring, HOOPS4HOPE from Chiba, making their second consecutive appearance in the championship as the tournament’s inception, secured their first-ever finals berth by edging out Yokkaichi Maryknoll Gakuin Junior High School 58-54.
Boys’ Division: New Contenders Emerge
The boys’ division witnessed the rise of two new contenders. Ryukyu Golden Kings U15 from Okinawa dethroned last year’s champions, Yokkaichi Maryknoll Gakuin Junior High School, with a convincing 80-63 win. RIZINGS Tokushima,representing Tokushima,also secured their maiden finals appearance by defeating LakeForce from Shiga 75-54.
Record-Breaking Performances
The semi-finals were marked by exceptional individual performances. Kyoto Seika Gakuen Junior High School’s Odia Kawel Litz showcased her scoring prowess,netting 47 points,tying for the second-highest single-game total in tournament history. This impressive feat followed her standout performance in the quarterfinals.
On the boys’ side, Jack Hashira Makoto Shiratani of Yokkaichi Maryknoll Junior High School shattered the previous single-game scoring record by amassing an remarkable 54 points out of his team’s total of 63.
Championship Sunday: The Final Showdown
The tournament culminates on the final day with the top four teams battling for glory on the main court.
Third Place Deciders:
10:00 AM: Kitakyushu City Kikuryo Junior High School vs. yokkaichi Maryknoll Gakuin Junior High School (Girls)
11:40 AM: Yokkaichi Maryknoll Gakuin junior High School vs. LakeForce (Boys)
Championship Finals:
1:20 PM: Kyoto Seika gakuen Junior High School vs. HOOPS4HOPE (Girls)
3:00 PM: Ryukyu Golden Kings U15 vs.RIZINGS Tokushima (Boys)
The stage is set for an unforgettable finale as these talented young athletes strive for basketball immortality.
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