Seibu Lions' second-round draft pick, infielder Takumu Imaoka (18) of Kamimura Gakuen, vowed on the 13th to win early registration as a regular player, inspired by the heroic performance of his alma mater, which won the National High School Soccer Championship for the first time.
As the 12th, the day of the final, was a day off from the rookie joint voluntary training, he visited MUFG Kunitachi Stadium to watch the game live. He sat in the cheering section of his alma mater and shouted at the top of his lungs. In particular, forward Hajime Hidaka (3rd year), who was the top scorer with 7 goals, is a classmate and he is in regular contact with him. Looking at his friend running around on the pitch, he said, "It's a different sport, but it was very inspiring. My teammates are working so hard, so I have to work hard too." The excitement conveyed in his voice had not cooled down even after a night had passed.
On the first day of the second round of rookie joint voluntary training, after warming up, he practiced knocking and tee hitting. "My body was flexible after the break, so I'll keep moving and make sure I don't get injured," he said, carefully checking his condition.
自身は１年夏から甲子園に計４度出場。２年夏には「３番・遊撃」として４強入りに貢献し、３年時には主将も務めた。日高にもＪ２大宮から入団オファーが届いており、今年からお互いにプロとして新たなスタートを切る可能性もある。「お互い切磋琢磨（せっさたくま）して上を目指してやっていけたら。頑張っていきたい」と早期の支配下入りを見据えていた。（大中 彩未）
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