On Sunday, December 15, 2024, the Kansai Middle School American Football Championship final was held at Hanshin Koshien Stadium. Continuing from last year, it was a showdown between two Ritsumeikan Panthers teams: Ritsumeikan Uji Middle School and Ritsumeikan Moriyama Middle School.

With Ritsumeikan University set to compete in the upcoming college championship, many enthusiastic Ritsumeikan Panthers fans filled the stands, creating a lively atmosphere. In an intense and thrilling match, Ritsumeikan Uji Panthers secured a decisive 37-6 victory. This marks their fourth Koshien Bowl championship, successfully defending their title from last year.

The next match is scheduled for Sunday, December 22, at 16:00, where they will face the Ikeda Wild Boars, champions of Kansai's Chestnut League, at MK Taxi Field.