「優勝して甲子園に行きたい」高校野球長崎県大会の組み合わせが決定　7月6日に開幕へ

The draw for the Nagasaki Prefectural Summer High School Baseball Tournament, which opens on July 6th, was held in Omura City on the afternoon of the 19th. The Nagasaki Prefectural High School Baseball Championship will feature 47 teams from 52 schools, including three combined teams. At the draw, each team's captain drew a number to determine the matchups. The 2026 tournament is expected to be a fierce competition, with the seeded teams showing close competition. Nagasaki Nichidai, the No. 1 seed, boasts top-class batting power in the prefecture, winning the autumn tournament in 2025 and participating in the Spring Koshien Tournament. Kaisei, the No. 8 seed, is aiming for its first appearance at Koshien in four years. Kaisei High School Captain, Aiko Koga: "No matter which high school we face, we intend to fight with all our might. In 2026, we're determined to show everyone what Kaisei can do in the summer tournament." Fifth seed Hasami High School, having won their first Chairman's Cup in June, aims to carry that momentum into the summer tournament. Fourth seed Kyushu Bunka High School is burning with a desire for revenge, fueled by the disappointment of their runner-up finish in 2025. Third seed Nagasaki Nishi High School will participate in the 2026 Spring Koshien tournament for the first time in 75 years through the 21st Century枠 (special selection category), and aims to qualify for the national tournament on their own merit in the summer. This block includes strong schools such as Keiho and Omura Kogyo, and is expected to be a fierce competition. Nagasaki Nishi High School Captain Naotaro Kuwahara "We want to win the Nagasaki tournament and go to Koshien so that we can sing our school song at Koshien in the summer." 7th seed Soseikan aims for its fourth consecutive appearance at Koshien, using its strong base running as its weapon. 2nd seed Osaki won the spring tournament. All team members live in dormitories, and they aim for the top with their strong teamwork. The Nagasaki Summer High School Baseball Tournament opens on July 6th, with battles for a ticket to Koshien taking place.