Top Scorer from Toyama Daiichi High Shines at National Championship [25-Year Ago Today]

 

At the 78th National High School Soccer Championship, Tomohisa Ishiguro from Toyama Daiichi High School scored the most goals in the tournament and helped his team secure its first-ever top 4 finish.

 

His outstanding performance earned him a spot among the 36 elite players selected by the National High School Athletic Federation. 4 players from Toyama Daiichi High School were named among the 36 outstanding players.

Q. How impressive is being the top scorer in the championship?

Tomohisa Ishiguro scored the most goals in the championship at the time. His record of 9 goals stood unbeaten until Yuya Osako surpassed it. Osako would later join the Japan national team.

 

Top Scorers of the Championship by Year:

87th (2008/2009): Yuya Osako (Kagoshima Josai) – 10 goals
82nd (2003/2004): Sota Hirayama (Kunimi) – 9 goals
78th (1999/2000): Tomohisa Ishiguro (Toyama Daiichi) – 9 goals
79th (2000/2001): Yoshito Okubo (Kunimi) – 8 goals
77th (1998/1999): Takenori Hayashi (Takigawa Daini) – 8 goals

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富山新聞