The Alvark, who improved to 36-9, extended their winning streak to seven.
Coach Atsushi Ono’s club extended its winning streak to eight with a pair of stellar performances against the visiting Gunma Crane Thunders.
In the Crane Thunders’ first season in the B. League first division, the team’s strong fundamentals have helped position them for a run at the playoffs.
The all-time winningest rikishi's longevity at the top and work ethic triggered admiration from his peers and former standouts.
