Jung Song-hee wins triple crown; Hwang Ji-won delivers 12 RBIs! Korea's top softball teams determined... Incheon City Sports Council, Sangji University, Seoul Sinjeong High School, and Guam Middle School take titles

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At the National Category Softball Tournament, which determines Korea's top softball teams, Incheon Metropolitan City Sports Council, Sangji University, Seoul Sinjeong High School, and Guam Middle School claimed the titles in their respective divisions.

The Korea Baseball and Softball Association (KBSA) announced that the 38th National Category Softball Tournament held at Gijang- Hyundai Dream Ballpark in Gijang-gun, Busan, has concluded all scheduled events.

The National Category Softball Tournament is Korea's premier softball competition, bringing together players from various age groups ranging from under-15 to under-18, university division, and general division.

In the general division, Incheon Metropolitan City Sports Council won the championship, with Daegu Urban Development Corporation taking second place. The standout performance came from Incheon City Sports Council catcher Jung Song-hee. Jung Song-hee was named Choi U-su-seon (수상)(MVP), hit .667 (4 hits in 6 at-bats) to win the batting title, and also claimed the home run title with one home run, securing a triple crown of individual awards. Teammate pitcher Choi Yeon-ji received Woo Su-tu (수상).

In the university division, Sangji University defeated Dankook University to claim the top spot, while Wonkwang University finished third. Sangji University pitcher Im Young-hee was named MVP and also received Woo Su-tu (수상), standing at the center of the championship victory. Sangji University's Kim Rae-eun won the RBI title with 6 RBIs, and Kang Yun-seung earned the stolen base title with 4 stolen bases. Dankook University's Hong Seo-yeon secured the batting title with a .545 average (6 hits in 11 at-bats).

The under-18 division championship was won by Seoul Sinjeong High School. Guam High School took second place, and Ilsan International Convention High School finished third. Sinjeong High School pitcher Gu Yeon-a swept the MVP award and Woo Su-tu (수상). Catcher Lee Chae-ha hit .778 (7 hits in 9 at-bats) to win the batting title and also claimed the stolen base title with 3 stolen bases. Guam High School's Kim Yu-min won the RBI title with 7 RBIs.

In the under-15 division, Guam Middle School took the championship, with Chungbuk National University Affiliated Middle School and Sinjeong Girls' Middle School finishing second and third, respectively. Guam Middle School's Hwang Ji-won was named MVP, received Woo Su-tu (수상), and also won the RBI title with 12 RBIs, joining Jung Song-hee as a triple crown winner of individual awards at this tournament. Chungbuk National University Affiliated Middle School's Kang Soo-min recorded a .667 average (8 hits in 12 at-bats) with one home run, earning both the batting and home run titles.

This tournament was held with support from the Busan Metropolitan City Baseball and Softball Association and Gijang-gun Urban Management Corporation. The Gijang-gun Urban Management Corporation supported venue facilities and safety management, while the Busan Metropolitan City Baseball and Softball Association assisted in tournament operations.

KBSA President Yang Hae-young stated, "We applaud the athletes and coaches who displayed their best skills without injury despite the intense heat." He added, "Moving forward, we will expand the base of softball and strengthen international competitiveness through systematic infrastructure development and continuous support."

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