Seiwa Kogyo Claims Victory in Kobe Prefectural Tournament Finals

In the Hyogo Prefectural High School Athletic Federation basketball tournament held in Kobe, Seiwa Kogyo High School secured the championship title by defeating Seiwa Kogyo in the final match. The tournament, organized by the Kobe branch of the Hyogo Prefectural High School Athletic Federation’s basketball division, featured intense competition among local high school teams.

According to verified tournament results from the semifinals, Seiwa Kogyo advanced to the final with a 71-59 victory over Takikawa A. In the other semifinal, Ikuei defeated Kobe Science and Technology A by a score of 72-55. The championship game saw Seiwa Kogyo emerge victorious with an 89-55 win over Ikuei, as confirmed by official tournament records.

The victory marks a significant achievement for Seiwa Kogyo High School, which is recognized as the only private industrial high school in Hyogo Prefecture with a history dating back to its establishment in 1921. The school, originally founded as Kobe Village Industrial School in April 1921 following approval in November 1920, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2020.

Ikuei High School, the runner-up in the tournament, is a private institution located in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. The school has been actively involved in various extracurricular activities and international exchanges, including a recent agreement with HELP University in Malaysia signed on March 6, 2026, and participation in international understanding training programs in the Philippines.

The tournament results reflect the competitive landscape of high school basketball in the Kobe region, with Seiwa Kogyo demonstrating strong performance throughout the competition to secure the championship title.

For continued updates on high school basketball tournaments in Hyogo Prefecture and the Kobe region, fans are encouraged to follow official athletic federation announcements and school athletic department communications.

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