The next part of the award ceremony was the receiving of the medals. The same girls that were part of the opening ceremony wearing blue dresses stepped forward and placed the medals over their heads one by one.
While Yokohama received gold medals, the Koryu team received silver ones.
Everyone took their hats off to receive the medals, finally completing the first part of the ceremony.
"We would also like to draw attention to the truly spectacular players who had stood out during this year's competition." The Chairman said, his gaze looking down upon the players.
"Our Top Batter award goes to… Hiroki Kondo from Yokohama High. Please come forward and collect your award."
Hiroki who was standing next to Ken suddenly stiffened, surprise etched onto his features. Ken couldn't help but smile as he gave the teen a nudge forward.