TORCHBEARER 2023

[shimodahito]

good day all,
The 2022 prize was sent last week to our champion Obana.
It's time for the once-a-year invite to the easiest picking (guessing) sumo game ever. No need for daily picks, no need for pre-basho picks; just a pair of picks will last a whole year!

Here's how it works.
The symbolic TORCH starts with the last rikishi and last rank on the 2023 HATSU BANZUKE (rikishi/rank at the bottom of jonokuchi). If the rikishi wins his bout (called a TORCH MATCH), he keeps the TORCH. If he loses, the TORCH is passed to the winner. Through the year, the TORCH will eventually make way up the banzuke as it is always passed to the winner. The object of the game is to pick the one rank and one rikishi you think will end up with the most points throughout the year's six bashos. Points are awarded to every rikishi and rank involved in a TORCH MATCH; AND to players who finish closest to the FINAL TORCH position at the end of the year.

FINAL TORCH POINTS AT THE END OF THE 2023 KYUSHU BASHO:
25 points if you picked the final TORCH holding rikishi.
25 points if you picked the final TORCH holding rank.
PLUS...
10 points to the player(s) closest to the final TORCH holding rikishi.
10 points to the player(s) closest to the final TORCH holding rank.
9 points to the 2nd closest picks.
8 points to the 3rd closest picks.
7 points to the 4th closest picks.
6 points to the 5th closest picks.
5 points to the 6th closest picks.
4 points to the 7th closest picks.
3 points to the 8th closest picks.
2 points to the 9th closest picks.
1 point to the 10th closest picks.

(so if my math is correct, a minimum of 110 points (55 rank/55 rikishi) are guaranteed to be handed out at the end of the year)

TORCH MATCH POINTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR:
3 points for every TORCH MATCH your chosen rikishi wins.
3 points for every TORCH MATCH your chosen rank wins.
1 point for every TORCH MATCH your chosen rikishi loses.
1 point for every TORCH MATCH match your chosen rank loses.

The player with the most points at the end of the year will get a prize.

For historical reference, here's where the torch ended up in previous years:
2006, J2w
2007, Ms33w (highest position J7w)
2008, J7e (highest position J6w)
2009, J5e (highest position J3e)
2010, Ms58e (highest position J3e)
2011, J6e (highest position J4w)
2012, J2e (highest position J1e)
2013, Ms48e (highest position Ms4e)
2014, Ms49e (highest position Ms3e)
2015, J6w (highest position J1w)
2016, J11e (highest position J6e)
2017, Ms10w (highest position J13w)
2018, Ms8e (highest position J2e)
2019, J7e (highest position J4e)
2020, Ms15w (highest position Ms1w)
2021, J4w (highest position J1e)
2022, Ms23e (highest position Ms1w)

Highest number of points: 59 by Profomisakari in 2009.

To play, please submit:
1) the rikishi you think will get the most points between now and the end of the 2023 Kyushu Basho.
and
2) the rank you think will get the most points between now and the end of the 2023 Kyushu Basho.

The deadline for entries is one minute before the first TORCH MATCH starts... JST. Send new entries or updated entries to shimodahito(at)yahoo.com, by message on this forum, or post on this thread. For players who miss the deadline, your 2022 picks will carry over to TORCHBEARER 2023 (as long as your rikishi pick is still active).

A "wildcard" drone pick, by default will be the lowest rikishi and rank on the HATSU BANZUKE and cannot be selected by any other player.

Good luck! The game is painless...one rank pick, one rikishi pick... no daily picks needed…. And a prize.

15+ years and still going!

-shimodahito

[shimodahito]

From the bottom of the banzuke, the TORCH started here:
Start-of-2023 Rank: JONOKUCHI 16 EAST
Start-of-2023 Rikishi: SHOKEIMA

DAY 2: Jonokuchi 16 East Shokeima (0-0) defeats Jonokuchi 15 West Sawaisamu (0-0)
DAY 4: Jonokuchi 16 East Shokeima (1-0) defeats Jonokuchi 15 East Kosei (1-0)
DAY 6: Jonokuchi 16 East Shokeima (2-0) passes the TORCH to Jonokuchi 12 West Okano (2-0)
DAY 7: Jonokuchi 12 West Okano (3-0) defeats Jonokuchi 3 East Moriurara (2-1)
DAY 9: Jonokuchi 12 West Okano (4-0) defeats Jonokuchi 7 West Nishikinoryu (4-0)
DAY 11: Jonokuchi 12 West Okano (5-0) defeats Jonokuchi 2 East Sadanojo (4-1)

And now for the Day 13 TORCH MATCH which features our first contestant of the year!!

RIKISHI
OKANO vs KAZENOUMI

RANK
JONOKUCHI 12 WEST vs JONOKUCHI 11 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Yarimotsu’s rikishi pick is KAZENOUMI
loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

[shimodahito]

I was off the internets for a few days so this should have been posted earlier.
It would be incredible if we had a KETTEI-SEN TORCH MATCH in every basho. We’re off to a good start and it was very good news for second-year player Yarimotsu.
We had two TOMOE-SEN TORCH MATCHES during Hatsu Basho (in the sumo data base you can track these as day 16 matches).

First:
RIKISHI
KAZENOUMI vs KOTOSATO

RANK
JONOKUCHI 11 EAST vs JONOKUCHI 11 WEST

Then, a rematch of DAY 13:
RIKISHI
KAZENOUMI vs OKANO

RANK
JONOKUCHI 11 EAST vs JONOKUCHI 12 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
in the first…
Torideyama’s’s rikishi pick is KOTOSATO
in both….
Yarimotsu’s’s rikishi pick is KAZENOUMI
loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

HATSU RECAP:
Start-of-2023 Rank: JONOKUCHI 16 EAST
Start of 2023 Rikishi: SHOKEIMA

DAY 2: Jonokuchi 16 East Shokeima (0-0) defeats Jonokuchi 15 West Sawaisamu (0-0)
DAY 4: Jonokuchi 16 East Shokeima (1-0) defeats Jonokuchi 15 East Kosei (1-0)
DAY 6: Jonokuchi 16 East Shokeima (2-0) passes the TORCH to Jonokuchi 12 West Okano (2-0)
DAY 7: Jonokuchi 12 West Okano (3-0) defeats Jonokuchi 3 East Moriurara (2-1)
DAY 9: Jonokuchi 12 West Okano (4-0) defeats Jonokuchi 7 West Nishikinoryu (4-0)
DAY 11: Jonokuchi 12 West Okano (5-0) defeats Jonokuchi 2 East Sadanojo (4-1)
DAY 13: Jonokuchi 12 West Okano (6-0) passes the TORCH to Jonokuchi 11 East Kazenoumi (5-1) [3 points Yarimotsu]
TOMOE-SEN: Jonokuchi 11 East Kazenoumi (6-1) defeats Jonokuchi 11 West Kotosato (6-1) [3 points Yarimotsu; 1 point Torideyama]
TOMOE-SEN: Jonokuchi 11 East Kazenoumi (7-1) defeats Jonokuchi 12 West Okano (6-1) [3 points Yarimotsu]

End-of-Hatsu Rikishi: KAZENOUMI
End-of-Hatsu Rank: JONOKUCHI 11

Start-of-Haru Rikishi: KAZENOUMI
Start-of-Haru Rank: JONIDAN 32 EAST

our standings:
9 points – Yarimotsu
1 point -- Torideyama

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
Our first TORCH MATCH of Haru Basho is a rematch from the Hatsu TOMOE-SEN TORCH MATCH:

RIKISHI
KAZENOUMI vs KOTOSATO

RANK
JONIDAN 32 EAST vs JONIDAN 32 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Yarimotsu’s’s rikishi pick is KAZENOUMI
Torideyama’s’s rikishi pick is KOTOSATO
loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
9 points – Yarimotsu
1 point -- Torideyama

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
   We have a Day 3 TORCH MATCH.  Kotosato got his revenge win and now tries for his own streak with the TORCH (which is good news for former Yahoo): 

RIKISHI
KOTOSATO vs CHIYOTAIYO

RANK
JONIDAN 32 WEST vs JONIDAN 33 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Torideyama’s’s rikishi pick is KOTOSATO
loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:

10 points - Yarimotsu
4 points - Torideyama

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
We have a Day 5 TORCH MATCH as a streak is developing:

RIKISHI
KOTOSATO vs GOHAKUUN

RANK
JONIDAN 32 WEST vs JONIDAN 34 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Torideyama’s’s rikishi pick is KOTOSATO
loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
10 points - Yarimotsu
7 points - Torideyama

[shimodahito]

OK... here's the rundown of Haru and intro to Natsu.  Good luck to all!

Start-of-Haru Rikishi: KAZENOUMI
Start-of-Haru Rank: JONIDAN 32 EAST

DAY 2: Jonidan 32 East Kazenoumi (0-0) passes the TORCH to Jonidan 32 West Kotosasto (0-0) [Torideyama 3 points; Yarimotsu 1 point]
DAY 3: Jonidan 32 West Kotosato (1-0) defeats Jonidan 33 East Chiyotaiyo (1-0) [Torideyama 3 points]
DAY 5: Jonidan 32 West Kotosato (2-0) passes the TORCH to Jonidan 34 East Gohakuun (2-0) [Torideyama 1 point]
DAY 8: Jonidan 34 East Gohakuun (3-0) defeats Jonidan 30 West Kototora (3-0)
DAY 9: Jonidan 34 East Gohakuun (4-0) passes the TORCH to Jonidan 40 West Mishima (4-0)
DAY 11: Jonidan 40 West Mishima (5-0) defeats Jonidan 19 West Amao (5-0)
DAY 13: Jonidan 40 West Mishima (6-0) passes the TORCH to Jonidan 60 West Suguro (6-0)

End-of-Haru Rikishi: SUGURO
End-of-Haru: Rank: JONIDAN 60 WEST


Start-of-Natsu Rikishi: SUGURO
Start-of-Natsu Rank: SANDANME 60 WEST

standings:
10 points - Yarimotsu
8 points - Torideyama

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
   Torideyama’s rank pick seems to stay in the mix in every basho so far this year giving us a rare Natsu TORCH MATCH – on Day 1! 

RIKISHI
SUGURO vs KOTOSATO

RANK
SANDANME 60 WEST vs SANDANME 60 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Torideyama’s’s rikishi pick is KOTOSATO
loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
10 points - Yarimotsu
8 points - Torideyama

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
   More Natsu TORCH MATCH fun on Day 3:

RIKISHI
SUGURO vs KAZENOUMI

RANK
SANDANME 60 WEST vs SANDANME 59 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Yarimotsu’’s rikishi pick is KAZENOUMI
loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
10 points - Yarimotsu
9 points - Torideyama

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
Could this be a repeat of Yarmotsu’s Hatsu streak? TORCH MATCH on Day 5:

RIKISHI
KAZENOUMI vs ISHII

RANK
SANDANME 59 WEST vs SANDANME 57 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Yarimotsu’’s rikishi pick is KAZENOUMI
loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
13 points - Yarimotsu
9 points - Torideyama

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
I was expecting a day off, but indeed there was a TORCH MATCH on Day 7:

RIKISHI
KAZENOUMI vs HOKUTOIWA

RANK
SANDANME 59 WEST vs SANDANME 53 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Yarimotsu’’s rikishi pick is KAZENOUMI
loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
16 points - Yarimotsu
9 points - Torideyama

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
   Here's the Natsu recap, and TORCH position for Nagoya as the latest banzuke boosts the TORCH into the Makushita ranks!

Start-of-Natsu Rikishi: SUGURO
Start-of-Natsu Rank: SANDANME 60 WEST

Day 1: Sandanme 60 West Suguro (0-0) defeats Sandanme 60 East Kotosato (0-0) [1 point Torideyama]
Day 3: Sandanme 60 West Suguro (1-0) passes the TORCH to Sandanme 59 West Kazenoumi(1-0) [3 points Yarimotsu]
Day 5: Sandanme 59 West Kazenoumi (2-0) defeats Sandanme 57 West Ishii (2-0) [3 points Yarimotsu]
Day 7: Sandanme 59 West Kazenoumi (3-0) passes the TORCH to Sandanme 53 West Hokutoiwa (3-0) [1 point Yarimotsu]
Day 9: Sandanme 53 West Hokutoiwa (4-0) passes the TORCH Sandanme 63 East Ryutsukasa (4-0)
Day 11: Sandanme 63 East Ryutsukasa (5-0) passes the TORCH to Sandanme 42 East Sazanami (5-0)
Day 13: Sandanme 42 East Sazanami (6-0) defeats Sandanme 30 West Yutakasho (6-0)

End-of-Natsu Rikishi: SAZANAMI
End-of-Natsu-Rank: SANDANME 42 EAST

standings:
17 points - Yarimotsu
9 points - Torideyama

Start-of-Nagoya Rikishi: SAZANAMI
Start-of-Nagoya Rikishi: MAKUSHITA 27 EAST

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
And Nagoya is underway.
On,
Day 1: Makushita 27 East Sazanami (0-0) passes the TORCH to Makushita 26 West Tochikodai (0-0)
And on,
Day 4: Makushita 26 West Tochikodai (1-0) passes the TORCH to Makushita 28 West Kitadaichi (1-0)
Which brings us to Day 6:

RIKISHI
KITADAICHI vs HOKUTENKAI

RANK
MAKUSHITA 28 WEST vs MAKUSHITA 28 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Derek’’s rank pick is MAKUSHITA 28 EAST
loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
17 points - Yarimotsu
9 points - Torideyama

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
On Day 8 no players were in the TORCH match:
Makushita 28 West Kitadaichi (3-0) defeats Makushita 37 East Akinoyama (3-0)

But two players will join the points party with the Day 10 TORCH match:

RIKISHI
KITADAICHI vs KOTOTEBAKARI

RANK
MAKUSHITA 28 WEST vs MAKUSHITA 18 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
mugatake’s rikishi pick is KOTOTEBAKARI
Munjeezy’’s rikishi pick is KOTOTEBAKARI
loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
17 points - Yarimotsu
9 points – Torideyama
1 point - Derek

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
   Two new players up for points in the Day 11 TORCH match:

RIKISHI
KITADAICHI vs TOKIHAYATE

RANK
MAKUSHITA 28 WEST vs MAKUSHITA 01 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
kaioshoryu’s rank pick is MAKUSHITA 01 EAST
mt fuji’s rank pick is MAKUSHITA 01 EAST
loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
17 points – Yarimotsu
9 points – Torideyama
1 point - Derek
1 point – mugatake
1 point – Munjeezy

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
At the end of Nagoya, will the TORCH finish at the top or bottom of Makushita? The Day 13 TORCH match will decide as the final two 6-0 rikishi face each other:

RIKISHI
TOKIHAYATE vs TOCHISEIRYU

RANK
MAKUSHITA 01 EAST vs MAKUSHITA 54 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
kaioshoryu’s rank pick is MAKUSHITA 01 EAST
mt fuji’s rank pick is MAKUSHITA 01 EAST
loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
17 points – Yarimotsu
9 points – Torideyama
3 points – kaioshoryu
3 points – mt fuji
1 point - Derek
1 point – mugatake
1 point – Munjeezy

[shimodahito]

Here is a recap of the TORCH’s journey through Nagoya:

Start-of-Nagoya Rikishi: SAZANAMI
Start-of-Nagoya Rank: MAKUSHITA 27 EAST

Day 1: Makushita 27 East Sazanami (0-0) passes the TORCH to Makushita 26 West Tochikodai (0-0)
Day 4: Makushita 26 West Tochikodai (1-0) passes the TORCH to Makushita 28 West Kitadaichi (1-0)
Day 6: Makushita 28 West Kitadaichi (2-0) defeats Makushita 28 East Hokutenkai (2-0) [1 point Derek]
Day 8: Makushita 28 West Kitadaichi (3-0) defeats Makushita 37 East Akinoyama (3-0)
Day 10: Makushita 28 West Kitadaichi (4-0) defeats Makushita 18 East Kototebakari (4-0) [1 point Munjeezy & mugatake]
Day 11: Makushita 28 West Kitadaichi (5-0) passes the TORCH to Makushita 1 East Tokihayate (5-0) [3 points Kaioshoryu & mt fuji]
Day 13: Makushita 1 East Tokihayate (6-0) defeats Makushita 54 West Tochiseiryu (6-0) [3 points Kaioshoryu & mt fuji]

End-of-Nagoya Rikishi: TOKIHAYATE
End-of-Nagoya Rank: MAKUSHITA 01 EAST (headed firmly into Juryo ranks when the Aki banzuke is released)

standings:
17 points - Yarimotsu
9 points - Torideyama
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
1 point - Derek
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Munjeezy

[shimodahito]

Start-of-Aki Rikishi: TOKIHAYATE
Start-of-Aki Rank: JURYO 11 WEST

Good day all,
   Here we go with the TORCH MATCH on Day 1:

RIKISHI
TOKIHAYATE vs SHIMANOUMI

RANK
JURYO 11 WEST vs JURYO 12 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Andonishiki’s rank pick is JURYO 11 WEST
Unkonoyama’s rank pick is JURYO 11 WEST
code_number3’s rank pick is JURYO 12 EAST
Shokikogi’s rank pick is JURYO 12 EAST
sumojoann’s rank pick is JURYO 12 EAST
Torideyama’s rank pick is JURYO 12 EAST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
17 points - Yarimotsu
9 points - Torideyama
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
1 point - Derek
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Munjeezy

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
   Andonishiki is guaranteed 4 points in this many-players-up-for-points TORCH MATCH on Day 2 :

RIKISHI
TOKIHAYATE vs TAKAHASHI

RANK
JURYO 11 WEST vs JURYO 12 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Andonishiki’s rank pick is JURYO 11 WEST & rikishi pick is TAKAHASHI
Unkonoyama’s rank pick is JURYO 11 WEST
Churaumi’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Daughter of Sukubidubidu’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Gurowake’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Joaoiyama’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
McBugger’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Miselet’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Mmikasazuma’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Sumo Spiffy’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Toratorii’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Tsuchinoninjin’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Asterix’s rikishi pick is TAKAHASHI
rokudenashi’s rikishi pick is TAKAHASHI
Sakura’s rikishi pick is TAKAHASHI
loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
17 points - Yarimotsu
10 points - Torideyama
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
3 points - Andonishiki
3 points - Unkonoyama
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Munjeezy
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - su

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
   Today Sakura is guaranteed 4 points in this flock of players in the TORCH MATCH on Day 3 :

RIKISHI
TAKAHASHI vs TENSHOHO

RANK
JURYO 12 WEST vs JURYO 14 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Sakura’s rikishi pick is TAKAHASHI & rank pick is JURYO 14 WEST
Andonishiki’s rikishi pick is TAKAHASHI
Asterix’s rikishi pick is TAKAHASHI
rokudenashi’s rikishi pick is TAKAHASHI
Churaumi’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Daughter of Sukubidubidu’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Gurowake’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Joaoiyama’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
McBugger’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Miselet’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Mmikasazuma’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Sumo Spiffy’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Toratorii’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Tsuchinoninjin’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Kintaro’s rank pick is JURYO 14 WEST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
17 points - Yarimotsu
10 points - Torideyama
7 points - Andonishiki
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
4 points - Unkonoyama
3 points - Asterix
3 points - Churaumi
3 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
3 points - Gurowake
3 points - Joaoiyama
3 points - McBugger
3 points - Miselet
3 points - Mmikasazuma
3 points - rokudenashi
3 points - Sakura
3 points - Sumo Spiffy
3 points - Toratorii
3 points - Tsuchinoninjin
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Munjeezy
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
   The herd has been thinned to four.  Is the TORCH flirting with a drop to Makushita in the TORCH MATCH on Day 4?

RIKISHI
TENSHOHO vs ONOSATO

RANK
JURYO 14 WEST vs JURYO 14 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Sakura’s rank pick is JURYO 14 WEST
Kintaro’s rank pick is JURYO 14 WEST
charliki/Gibuten’s rank pick is 14 EAST
Yukiarashi’s rank pick is 14 EAST
loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
17 points - Yarimotsu
10 points - Torideyama
8 points - Andonishiki
7 points - Sakura
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
4 points - Unkonoyama
4 points - Asterix
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points - rokudenashi
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Toratorii
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
3 points - Kintaro
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Munjeezy
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
A quiet gaggle septet is up for points in the TORCH MATCH on Day 5:

RIKISHI
ONOSATO vs SHIDEN

RANK
JURYO 14 EAST vs JURYO 11 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Toratorii’s rikishi pick is SHIDEN
Benihana’s rank pick is JURYO 11 EAST
Jason’s rank pick is JURYO 11 EAST
kotoshikona’s rank pick is JURYO 11 EAST
orandashoho’s rank pick is JURYO 11 EAST
charliki/Gibuten’s rank pick is 14 EAST
Yukiarashi’s rank pick is 14 EAST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
17 points - Yarimotsu
10 points - Torideyama
8 points - Andonishiki
8 points - Sakura
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
4 points - Unkonoyama
4 points - Asterix
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - Kintaro
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points - rokudenashi
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Toratorii
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
3 points - charliki/Gibuten
3 points - Yukiarashi
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Munjeezy
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
A quintet is up for points in the TORCH MATCH on Day 6:

RIKISHI
ONOSATO vs HAKUYOZAN

RANK
JURYO 14 EAST vs JURYO 10 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Pandaazuma’s rikishi pick is HAKUYOZAN
Amamaniac’s rank pick is JURYO 10 WEST
Shio-kago’s rank pick is JURYO 10 WEST
charliki/Gibuten’s rank pick is 14 EAST
Yukiarashi’s rank pick is 14 EAST
loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
17 points - Yarimotsu
10 points - Torideyama
8 points - Andonishiki
8 points - Sakura
6 points - charliki/Gibuten
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
6 points - Yukiarashi
5 points - Toratorii
4 points - Unkonoyama
4 points – Asterix
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - Kintaro
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points - rokudenashi
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
1 point - Benihana
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - Jason
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Munjeezy
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
   We’ve got two new players in third place as a septet rolls into the TORCH MATCH on Day 7:

RIKISHI
ONOSATO vs KIHO (formerly Kawazoe)

RANK
JURYO 14 EAST vs JURYO 13 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Akōgyokuseki’s rikishi pick is KIHO (former Kawazoe)
Achiyama’s rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
Andreas21’s rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
Gansekiiwa(Rock)’s rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
Taikoubana’s rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
charliki/Gibuten’s rank pick is 14 EAST
Yukiarashi’s rank pick is 14 EAST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
17 points - Yarimotsu
10 points - Torideyama
9 points - charliki/Gibuten
9 points - Yukiarashi
8 points - Andonishiki
8 points - Sakura
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
5 points - Toratorii
4 points - Unkonoyama
4 points – Asterix
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - Kintaro
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points - rokudenashi
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Benihana
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - Jason
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Munjeezy
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
   Our two rising players move into second place and joined by two 1 players getting another chance in the TORCH MATCH on Nakabi:

RIKISHI
ONOSATO vs TOKIHAYATE

RANK
JURYO 14 EAST vs JURYO 11 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Andonishiki’s rank pick is JURYO 11 WEST
Unkonoyama’s rank pick is JURYO 11 WEST
charliki/Gibuten’s rank pick is 14 EAST
Yukiarashi’s rank pick is 14 EAST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
17 points - Yarimotsu
12 points - charliki/Gibuten
12 points - Yukiarashi
10 points - Torideyama
8 points - Andonishiki
8 points - Sakura
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
5 points - Toratorii
4 points - Unkonoyama
4 points – Asterix
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - Kintaro
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points - rokudenashi
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Jason
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Munjeezy
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
   We have two new co-leaders as Yarimotsu's strategy to pick in the Jonokuchi range has been leveled.  This could be Onosato’s biggest test against Ichiyamamoto who only has one loss.  Amazingly, no players picked Ichiboy as their rikishi; however, two J7W rank-pickers will challenge in the TORCH MATCH on Day 10:

RIKISHI
ONOSATO vs ICHIYAMAMOTO

RANK
JURYO 14 EAST vs JURYO 7 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Cydrome’s rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
Takanorappa’s rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
charliki/Gibuten’s rank pick is 14 EAST
Yukiarashi’s rank pick is 14 EAST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
18 points - charliki/Gibuten
18 points - Yukiarashi
17 points - Yarimotsu
10 points - Torideyama
9 points - Andonishiki
8 points - Sakura
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
5 points - Toratorii
5 points - Unkonoyama
4 points – Asterix
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - Kintaro
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points - rokudenashi
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - dingo
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Jason
1 point - Jejima
1 point - Kaito
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - maorencze
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Munjeezy
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
The J14E & Onosato streak is over. Are two J14W rank-pickers get a second Aki chance in the TORCH MATCH on Day 11:

RIKISHI
ICHIYAMAMOTO vs TENSHOHO

RANK
JURYO 7 WEST vs JURYO 14 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Cydrome’s rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
Takanorappa’s rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
Kintaro’s rank pick is 14 WEST
Sakura’s rank pick is 14 WEST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
19 points - charliki/Gibuten
19 points - Yukiarashi
17 points - Yarimotsu
10 points - Torideyama
9 points - Andonishiki
8 points - Sakura
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
5 points - Toratorii
5 points - Unkonoyama
4 points – Asterix
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - Kintaro
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points - rokudenashi
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
3 points - Cydrome
3 points - Takanorappa
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - dingo
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Jason
1 point - Jejima
1 point - Kaito
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - maorencze
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Munjeezy
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
   The J11W rank-pickers cycle through for another Aki chance to challenge the TORCHBEARER in the TORCH MATCH on Day 12:

RIKISHI
ICHIYAMAMOTO vs TOKIHAYATE

RANK
JURYO 7 WEST vs JURYO 11 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Cydrome’s rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
Takanorappa’s rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
Andonishiki’s rank pick is 11 WEST
Unkonoyama’s rank pick is 11 WEST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
19 points - charliki/Gibuten
19 points - Yukiarashi
17 points - Yarimotsu
10 points - Torideyama
9 points - Andonishiki
9 points - Sakura
6 points - Cydrome
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
6 points - Takanorappa
5 points - Kintaro
5 points - Toratorii
5 points - Unkonoyama
4 points – Asterix
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points - rokudenashi
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - dingo
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Jason
1 point - Jejima
1 point - Kaito
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - maorencze
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Munjeezy
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
Andonishiki moves into third place and a trio of Roga-pickers challenge in the TORCH MATCH on Day 13:

RIKISHI
ICHIYAMAMOTO vs ROGA

RANK
JURYO 7 WEST vs JURYO 1 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Cydrome’s rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
Takanorappa’s rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
Chisaiyama’s rikishi pick is ROGA
Holleshoryu’s rikishi pick is ROGA
Itachi’s rikishi pick is ROGA
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
19 points - charliki/Gibuten
19 points - Yukiarashi
17 points - Yarimotsu
10 points - Torideyama
10 points - Andonishiki
9 points - Cydrome
9 points - Sakura
9 points - Takanorappa
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
6 points - Unkonoyama
5 points - Kintaro
5 points - Toratorii
4 points – Asterix
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points - rokudenashi
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - dingo
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Jason
1 point - Jejima
1 point - Kaito
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - maorencze
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Munjeezy
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
Current TORCHBEARERS Cydrome & Takanorappa move into third place but charli ki/Gibuten will be the sole leader after the TORCH MATCH on Day 14:

RIKISHI
ICHIYAMAMOTO vs KITANOWAKA

RANK
JURYO 7 WEST vs JURYO 2 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Cydrome’s rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
Takanorappa’s rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
Aled ap Tomos’s rank pick is JURYO 2 EAST
charliki/Gibuten’s rikishi pick is KITANOWAKA
Naganoyama’s rikishi pick is KITANOWAKA
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
19 points - charliki/Gibuten
19 points - Yukiarashi
17 points - Yarimotsu
12 points - Cydrome
12 points - Takanorappa
10 points - Torideyama
10 points - Andonishiki
9 points - Sakura
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
6 points - Unkonoyama
5 points - Kintaro
5 points - Toratorii
4 points – Asterix
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points - rokudenashi
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - Chisaiyama
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - dingo
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Holleshoryu
1 point - Itachi
1 point - Jason
1 point - Jejima
1 point - Kaito
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - maorencze
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Munjeezy
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
Neither of the two dominating the Aki Juryo Basho (J7E Ichiyamamoto & J14E Onosato) will be factors on the final day. Rather we have an 8-6 vs a 7-7 on the Senshuraku TORCH MATCH:

RIKISHI
KITANOWAKA vs TOKIHAYATE

RANK
JURYO 2 EAST vs JURYO 11 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Andonishiki’s rank pick is JURYO 11 WEST
Unkonoyama’s rank pick is JURYO 11 WEST
Aled ap Tomos’s rank pick is JURYO 2 EAST
charliki/Gibuten’s rikishi pick is KITANOWAKA
Naganoyama’s rikishi pick is KITANOWAKA
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
22 points - charliki/Gibuten
19 points - Yukiarashi
17 points - Yarimotsu
13 points - Cydrome
13 points - Takanorappa
10 points - Torideyama
10 points - Andonishiki
9 points - Sakura
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
6 points - Unkonoyama
5 points - Kintaro
5 points - Toratorii
4 points – Asterix
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points - rokudenashi
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
3 points - Aled ap Tomos
3 points – Naganoyama
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - Chisaiyama
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - dingo
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Holleshoryu
1 point - Itachi
1 point - Jason
1 point - Jejima
1 point - Kaito
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - maorencze
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Munjeezy
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
Off to a bit of a late start. What an interesting and point-filled Aki we had, ending where we started:

Start-of-Aki Rikishi: TOKIHAYATE
Start-of-Aki Rank: JURYO 11 WEST

Day 1: Juryo 11 West Tokihayate (0-0) defeats Juryo 12 East Shimanoumi (0-0) [3 points Andonishiki & Unkonoyama;1 point & code_number3 & Shokikogi & sumojoann & Torideyama]
Day 2: Juryo 11 West Tokihayate (1-0) passes the TORCH to Juryo 12 West Takahashi (1-0) [4 points Andonishiki; 3 points Asterix & Churaumi & Daughter of Sukubidubidu & Gurowake & Joaoiyama & McBugger & Miselet & Mmikasazuma & rokudenashi & Sakura & Sumo Spiffy & Toratorii & Tsuchinoninjin; 1 point Unkonoyama]
Day 3: Juryo 12 West Takahashi (2-0) passes the TORCH to Juryo 14 West Tenshoho (2-0) [4 points Sakura; 3 points Kintaro; 1 point Andonishiki & Asterix & Churaumi & Daughter of Sukubidubidu & Gurowake & Joaoiyama & McBugger & Miselet & Mmikasazuma & rokudenashi & Sumo Spiffy & Toratorii & Tsuchinoninjin]
Day 4: Juryo 14 West Tenshoho (3-0) passes the TORCH to Juryo 14 East Onosato (3-0) [3 points charliki/Gibuten & Yukiarashi; 1 point Kintaro & Sakura]
Day 5: Juryo 14 East Onosato (4-0) defeats Juryo 11 East Shiden (2-2) [3 points charliki/Gibuten & Yukiarashi; 1 point Benihana & Jason & kotoshikona & orandashoho & Toratorii]
Day 6: Juryo 14 East Onosato (5-0) defeats Juryo 10 West Hakuyozan (2-3) [3 points charliki/Gibuten & Yukiarashi; 1 point Amamaniac & Pandaazuma & Shio-kago]
Day 7: Juryo 14 East Onosato (6-0) defeats Juryo 13 East Kiho (3-3) [3 points charliki/Gibuten & Yukiarashi; 1 point Akōgyokuseki & Achiyama & Andreas21 & Gansekiiwa & Taikoubana]
Day 8: Juryo 14 East Onosato (7-0) defeats Juryo 11 West Tokihayate (5-1) [3 points charliki/Gibuten & Yukiarashi; 1 point Andonishiki & Unkonoyama]
Day 9: Juryo 14 East Onosato (8-0) defeats Juryo 10 East Chiyomaru (4-4) [3 points charliki/Gibuten & Yukiarashi; 1 point dingo & Jejima & Kaito & maorencze ]
Day 10: Juryo 14 East Onosato (8-0) passes the TORCH to Juryo 7 West Ichiyamamoto (8-1) [3 points Cydrome & Takanorappa; 1 point charliki/Gibuten & Yukiarashi]
Day 11: Juryo 7 West Ichiyamamoto (9-1) defeats Juryo 14 West Tenshoho (7-3) [3 points Cydrome & Takanorappa; 1 point Kintaro & Sakura]
Day 12: Juryo 7 West Ichiyamamoto (10-1) defeats to Juryo 11 West Tokihayate (6-5) [3 points Cydrome & Takanorappa; 1 point Andonishiki & Unkonoyama]
Day 13: Juryo 7 West Ichiyamamoto (11-1) defeats Juryo 1 East Roga (6-6) [3 points Cydrome & Takanorappa;1 point Chisaiyama & Holleshoryu & Itachi]
Day 14: Juryo 7 West Ichiyamamoto (12-1) passes the TORCH to Juryo 2 East Kitanowaka (7-6) [3 points Aled ap Tomos & charliki/Gibuten & Naganoyama; 1 point Cydrome & Takanorappa]
Day 15: Juryo 2 East Kitanowaka (8-6) passes the TORCH to Juryo 11 West (7-7) Tokihayate [3 points Andonishiki & Unkonoyama; 1 point Aled ap Tomos & charliki/Gibuten & Naganoyama]

End-of-Aki Rikishi TOKIHAYATE
End of Aki Rank: JURYO 11 WEST

standings:
23 points - charliki/Gibuten
19 points - Yukiarashi
17 points - Yarimotsu
13 points - Andonishiki
13 points - Cydrome
13 points - Takanorappa
10 points - Torideyama
9 points - Sakura
9 points - Unkonoyama
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
5 points - Kintaro
5 points - Toratorii
4 points - Aled ap Tomos
4 points – Asterix
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points – Naganoyama
4 points - rokudenashi
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - Chisaiyama
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - dingo
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Holleshoryu
1 point - Itachi
1 point - Jason
1 point - Jejima
1 point - Kaito
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - maorencze
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Munjeezy
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana

Which brings us to the new banzuke and Kyusho Basho TORCH position:
Start-of-Kyushu Rikishi TOKIHAYATE
Start-of-Kyushu Rank: JURYO 8 WEST

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
Here’s the TORCH MATCH on Day 1:

RIKISHI
TOKIHAYATE vs TAKAHASHI

RANK
JURYO 8 WEST vs JURYO 9 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Ganzohnesushi’s rank pick is JURYO 8 WEST
itchyknee’s rank pick is JURYO 8 WEST
Jejima’s rank pick is JURYO 8 WEST
Fatakiyama’s rank pick is JURYO 9 EAST
Sukubidubidu’s rank pick is JURYO 9 EAST
Terarno’s rank pick is JURYO 9 EAST
Andonishiki’s rikishi pick is TAKAHASHI
Asterix’s rikishi pick is TAKAHASHI
rokudenashi’s rikishi pick is TAKAHASHI
Sakura’s rikishi pick is TAKAHASHI
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
Here’s the TORCH MATCH on Day 2:

RIKISHI
TOKIHAYATE vs TAMASHOHO

RANK
JURYO 8 WEST vs JURYO 7 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Ganzohnesushi’s rank pick is JURYO 8 WEST
itchyknee’s rank pick is JURYO 8 WEST
Jejima’s rank pick is JURYO 8 WEST
Cydrome’s rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
Takanorappa’s rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
Obana’s rikishi pick is TAMASHOHO
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
The one-pointers of Day 1 get a second chance in the TORCH MATCH on Day 3:

RIKISHI
TAMASHOHO vs TAKAHASHI

RANK
JURYO 7 WEST vs JURYO 9 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Cydrome’s rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
Takanorappa’s rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
Obana’s rikishi pick is TAMASHOHO
Fatakiyama’s rank pick is JURYO 9 EAST
Sukubidubidu’s rank pick is JURYO 9 EAST
Andonishiki’s rikishi pick is TAKAHASHI
Terarno’s rank pick is JURYO 9 EAST
Asterix’s rikishi pick is TAKAHASHI
rokudenashi’s rikishi pick is TAKAHASHI
Sakura’s rikishi pick is TAKAHASHI
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
23 points - charliki/Gibuten
19 points - Yukiarashi
17 points - Yarimotsu
16 points - Cydrome
16 points - Takanorappa
14 points - Andonishiki
10 points - Sakura
10 points - Torideyama
9 points - Unkonoyama
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
5 points - Asterix
5 point - Jejima
5 points - Kintaro
5 points - rokudenashi
5 points - Toratorii
4 points - Aled ap Tomos
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Ganzohnesuchi
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - itchyknee
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points – Naganoyama
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
3 points - Obana
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - Chisaiyama
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - dingo
1 point - Fatakiyama
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Holleshoryu
1 point - Itachi
1 point - Jason
1 point - Kaito
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - maorencze
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Munjeezy
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - Sukubidubidu
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana
1 point - Terarno

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
Cydrome & Takanorappa join Yarimotsu in third place, but didn’t carry the TORCH. Instead, Andonishiki plus eight others go for points in the TORCH MATCH on Day 4:

RIKISHI
TAKAHASHI vs DAISHOHO

RANK
JURYO 9 EAST vs JURYO 7 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Haidouzo’s rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
Munjeezy’s rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
Fatakiyama’s rank pick is JURYO 9 EAST
Sukubidubidu’s rank pick is JURYO 9 EAST
Terarno’s rank pick is JURYO 9 EAST
Andonishiki’s rikishi pick is TAKAHASHI
Asterix’s rikishi pick is TAKAHASHI
rokudenashi’s rikishi pick is TAKAHASHI
Sakura’s rikishi pick is TAKAHASHI
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
23 points - charliki/Gibuten
19 points - Yukiarashi
17 points - Andonishiki
17 points - Cydrome
17 points - Takanorappa
17 points - Yarimotsu
13 points - Sakura
10 points - Torideyama
9 points - Unkonoyama
8 points - Asterix
8 points - rokudenashi
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
5 point - Jejima
5 points - Kintaro
5 points - Toratorii
4 points - Aled ap Tomos
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Fatakiyama
4 points - Ganzohnesuchi
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - itchyknee
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points – Naganoyama
4 points - Obana
4 points - Sukubidubidu
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Terarno
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - Chisaiyama
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - dingo
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Holleshoryu
1 point - Itachi
1 point - Jason
1 point - Kaito
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - maorencze
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Munjeezy
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
I missed that Andonishiki had Takahashi. Fixed. Here’s the TORCH MATCH on Day 5:

RIKISHI
DAISHOHO vs TAKAKENTO

RANK
JURYO 7 EAST vs JURYO 9 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Haidouzo’s rank pick is JURYO 7 EAST
Munjeezy’s rank pick is JURYO 7 EAST
ChickyStarr’s rank pick is JURYO 9 WEST
Senkoho’s rank pick is JURYO 9 WEST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
23 points - charliki/Gibuten
19 points - Yukiarashi
18 points - Andonishiki
17 points - Cydrome
17 points - Takanorappa
17 points - Yarimotsu
14 points - Sakura
10 points - Torideyama
9 points - Asterix
9 points - rokudenashi
9 points - Unkonoyama
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
5 points - Fatakiyama
5 points - Jejima
5 points - Kintaro
5 points - Sukubidubidu
5 points - Terarno
5 points - Toratorii
4 points - Aled ap Tomos
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Ganzohnesuchi
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - itchyknee
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points - Munjeezy
4 points – Naganoyama
4 points - Obana
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
3 points - Haidouzo
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - Chisaiyama
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - dingo
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Holleshoryu
1 point - Itachi
1 point - Jason
1 point - Kaito
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - maorencze
1 point - mugatake
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
Here’s the quartet for points in the TORCH MATCH on Day 6:

RIKISHI
DAISHOHO vs HIDENOUMI

RANK
JURYO 7 EAST vs JURYO 11 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Haidouzo’s rank pick is JURYO 7 EAST
Munjeezy’s rank pick is JURYO 7 EAST
Andonishiki’s rank pick is JURYO 11 WEST
Unkonoyama’s rank pick is JURYO 11 WEST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
23 points - charliki/Gibuten
19 points - Yukiarashi
18 points - Andonishiki
17 points - Cydrome
17 points - Takanorappa
17 points - Yarimotsu
14 points - Sakura
10 points - Torideyama
9 points - Asterix
9 points - rokudenashi
9 points - Unkonoyama
7 points - Munjeezy
6 points - Haidouzo
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
5 points - Fatakiyama
5 points - Jejima
5 points - Kintaro
5 points - Sukubidubidu
5 points - Terarno
5 points - Toratorii
4 points - Aled ap Tomos
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Ganzohnesuchi
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - itchyknee
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points – Naganoyama
4 points - Obana
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - ChickyStarr
1 point - Chisaiyama
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - dingo
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Holleshoryu
1 point - Itachi
1 point - Jason
1 point - Kaito
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - maorencze
1 point - mugatake
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
Andonishiki jumps into second place in the standings and is guaranteed more pointes in the TORCH MATCH on Day 7:

RIKISHI
HIDENOUMI vs TAMASHOHO

RANK
JURYO 11 WEST vs JURYO 7 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Obana’s rikishi pick is TAMASHOHO
Cydrome’s rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
Takanorappa’s rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
Andonishiki’s rank pick is JURYO 11 WEST
Unkonoyama’s rank pick is JURYO 11 WEST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
23 points - charliki/Gibuten
21 points - Andonishiki
19 points - Yukiarashi
17 points - Cydrome
17 points - Takanorappa
17 points - Yarimotsu
14 points - Sakura
12 points - Unkonoyama
10 points - Torideyama
9 points - Asterix
9 points - rokudenashi
8 points - Munjeezy
7 points - Haidouzo
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
5 points - Fatakiyama
5 points - Jejima
5 points - Kintaro
5 points - Sukubidubidu
5 points - Terarno
5 points - Toratorii
4 points - Aled ap Tomos
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Ganzohnesuchi
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - itchyknee
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points – Naganoyama
4 points - Obana
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - ChickyStarr
1 point - Chisaiyama
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - dingo
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Holleshoryu
1 point - Itachi
1 point - Jason
1 point - Kaito
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - maorencze
1 point - mugatake
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
  We had a rare fusen TORCH MATCH which helped Cydrome & Takanorappa edge into third place.  And three new players will challenge for the TORCH in the MATCH on Day 8:

RIKISHI
TAMASHOHO vs KAGAYAKI

RANK
JURYO 7 WEST vs JURYO 3 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Obana’s rikishi pick is TAMASHOHO
Cydrome’s rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
Takanorappa’s rank pick is JURYO 7 WEST
Fujisan’s rank pick is JURYO 3 EAST
Hakuhonofan’s rank pick is JURYO 3 EAST
Pitinosaso’s rank pick is JURYO 3 EAST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
23 points - charliki/Gibuten
22 points - Andonishiki
20 points - Cydrome
20 points - Takanorappa
19 points - Yukiarashi
17 points - Yarimotsu
14 points - Sakura
13 points - Unkonoyama
10 points - Torideyama
9 points - Asterix
9 points - rokudenashi
8 points - Munjeezy
7 points - Haidouzo
7 points - Obana
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
5 points - Fatakiyama
5 points - Jejima
5 points - Kintaro
5 points - Sukubidubidu
5 points - Terarno
5 points - Toratorii
4 points - Aled ap Tomos
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Ganzohnesuchi
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - itchyknee
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points – Naganoyama
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - ChickyStarr
1 point - Chisaiyama
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - dingo
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Holleshoryu
1 point - Itachi
1 point - Jason
1 point - Kaito
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - maorencze
1 point - mugatake
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
There seems to be a Juryo 7 magnet on TORCH as this is the 8th TORCH MATCH involving a Juryo 7 rank. Will TORCHBEARER 2023 finish smack in the middle of Juryo, or will it drift and stay in the upper of lower echelons? Here’s the TORCH on Day 9:

RIKISHI
KAGAYAKI vs DAISHOHO

RANK
JURYO 3 EAST vs JURYO 7 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Haidouzo’s rank pick is JURYO 7 EAST
Munjeezy’s rank pick is JURYO 7 EAST
Fujisan’s rank pick is JURYO 3 EAST
Hakuhonofan’s rank pick is JURYO 3 EAST
Pitinosato’s rank pick is JURYO 3 EAST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
23 points - charliki/Gibuten
22 points - Andonishiki
21 points - Cydrome
21 points - Takanorappa
19 points - Yukiarashi
17 points - Yarimotsu
14 points - Sakura
13 points - Unkonoyama
10 points - Torideyama
9 points - Asterix
9 points - rokudenashi
8 points - Munjeezy
8 points - Obana
7 points - Haidouzo
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
5 points - Fatakiyama
5 points - Jejima
5 points - Kintaro
5 points - Sukubidubidu
5 points - Terarno
5 points - Toratorii
4 points - Aled ap Tomos
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Ganzohnesuchi
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - itchyknee
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points – Naganoyama
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
3 points - Fujisan
3 points - Hakuhonofan
3 points - Pitinosato
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - ChickyStarr
1 point - Chisaiyama
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - dingo
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Holleshoryu
1 point - Itachi
1 point - Jason
1 point - Kaito
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - maorencze
1 point - mugatake
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
  All rank pickers in the TORCH MATCH on Day 10:

RIKISHI
DAISHOHO vs ASAKORYU

RANK
JURYO 7 EAST vs JURYO 13 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Haidouzo’s rank pick is JURYO 7 EAST
Munjeezy’s rank pick is JURYO 7 EAST
Asterix’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
kuroimori’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
umbriel2’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
Wakatake’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
23 points - charliki/Gibuten
22 points - Andonishiki
21 points - Cydrome
21 points - Takanorappa
19 points - Yukiarashi
17 points - Yarimotsu
14 points - Sakura
13 points - Unkonoyama
11 points - Munjeezy
10 points - Haidouzo
10 points - Torideyama
9 points - Asterix
9 points - rokudenashi
8 points - Obana
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
5 points - Fatakiyama
5 points - Jejima
5 points - Kintaro
5 points - Sukubidubidu
5 points - Terarno
5 points - Toratorii
4 points - Aled ap Tomos
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Fujisan
4 points - Ganzohnesuchi
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - Hakuhonofan
4 points - itchyknee
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points – Naganoyama
4 points - Pitinosato
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - ChickyStarr
1 point - Chisaiyama
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - dingo
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Holleshoryu
1 point - Itachi
1 point - Jason
1 point - Kaito
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - maorencze
1 point - mugatake
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
  The points board keeps growing with new players as the TORCH gets passes around this final 2023 basho.  Here’s the TORCH MATCH on Day 11:

RIKISHI
ASAKORYU vs CHIYOMARU

RANK
JURYO 13 WEST vs JURYO 8 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Kitanoedo’s rank pick is JURYO 8 EAST
Naganoyama’s rank pick is JURYO 8 EAST
Tochyatsu’s rank pick is JURYO 8 EAST
Jejima’s rikishi pick is CHIYOMARU
Asterix’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
kuroimori’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
umbriel2’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
Wakatake’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
23 points - charliki/Gibuten
22 points - Andonishiki
21 points - Cydrome
21 points - Takanorappa
19 points - Yukiarashi
17 points - Yarimotsu
14 points - Sakura
13 points - Unkonoyama
12 points - Asterix
11 points - Munjeezy
10 points - Haidouzo
10 points - Torideyama
9 points - rokudenashi
8 points - Obana
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
5 points - Fatakiyama
5 points - Jejima
5 points - Kintaro
5 points - Sukubidubidu
5 points - Terarno
5 points - Toratorii
4 points - Aled ap Tomos
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Fujisan
4 points - Ganzohnesuchi
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - Hakuhonofan
4 points - itchyknee
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points – Naganoyama
4 points - Pitinosato
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
3 points - kuroimori
3 points - umbriel2
3 points - Wakatake
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - ChickyStarr
1 point - Chisaiyama
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - dingo
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Holleshoryu
1 point - Itachi
1 point - Jason
1 point - Kaito
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - maorencze
1 point - mugatake
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
Is there time for anyone to catch Gibuten’s lead before the bullseye points arrive? Here’s the TORCH MATCH on Day 12:

RIKISHI
ASAKORYU vs CHIYOSHOMA

RANK
JURYO 13 WEST vs JURYO 6 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Itachi’s rank pick is JURYO 6 EAST
Leoben’s rank pick is JURYO 6 EAST
Asterix’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
kuroimori’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
umbriel2’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
Wakatake’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
23 points - charliki/Gibuten
22 points - Andonishiki
21 points - Cydrome
21 points - Takanorappa
19 points - Yukiarashi
17 points - Yarimotsu
15 points - Asterix
14 points - Sakura
13 points - Unkonoyama
11 points - Munjeezy
10 points - Haidouzo
10 points - Torideyama
9 points - rokudenashi
8 points - Obana
6 points - Jejima
6 points - kuroimori
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
6 points - umbriel2
6 points - Wakatake
5 points - Fatakiyama
5 points - Kintaro
5 points - Naganoyama
5 points - Sukubidubidu
5 points - Terarno
5 points - Toratorii
4 points - Aled ap Tomos
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Fujisan
4 points - Ganzohnesuchi
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - Hakuhonofan
4 points - itchyknee
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points - Pitinosato
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - ChickyStarr
1 point - Chisaiyama
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - dingo
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Holleshoryu
1 point - Itachi
1 point - Jason
1 point - Kaito
1 point - Kitanoedo
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - maorencze
1 point - mugatake
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana
1 point - Tochyatsu

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
It’s very likely some players are going end TORCHBEARER 2023 with the TORCH. Just three days to speculate which rank and rikishi will win on senshuraku. Here’s the TORCH MATCH for Day 13:

RIKISHI
ASAKORYU vs MITORYU

RANK
JURYO 13 WEST vs JURYO 4 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
nutzername’s rank pick is JURYO 4 WEST
Sukubidubidu’s rikishi pick is MITORYU
Asterix’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
kuroimori’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
umbriel2’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
Wakatake’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
23 points - charliki/Gibuten
22 points - Andonishiki
21 points - Cydrome
21 points - Takanorappa
19 points - Yukiarashi
18 points - Asterix
17 points - Yarimotsu
14 points - Sakura
13 points - Unkonoyama
11 points - Munjeezy
10 points - Haidouzo
10 points - Torideyama
9 points - kuroimori
9 points - rokudenashi
9 points - umbriel2
9 points - Wakatake
8 points - Obana
6 points - Jejima
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
5 points - Fatakiyama
5 points - Kintaro
5 points - Naganoyama
5 points - Sukubidubidu
5 points - Terarno
5 points - Toratorii
4 points - Aled ap Tomos
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Fujisan
4 points - Ganzohnesuchi
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - Hakuhonofan
4 points - itchyknee
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points - Pitinosato
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
2 points - Itachi
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - ChickyStarr
1 point - Chisaiyama
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - dingo
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Holleshoryu
1 point - Jason
1 point - Kaito
1 point - Kitanoedo
1 point - Leoben
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - maorencze
1 point - mugatake
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana
1 point - Tochyatsu

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
  Asterix moves into third place and could take the lead with a win on the TORCH MATCH for Day 14:

RIKISHI
ASAKORYU vs ONOSATO

RANK
JURYO 13 WEST vs JURYO 5 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Chankomafuji’s rank pick is JURYO 5 EAST
Jesinofuji’s rank pick is JURYO 5 EAST
LLCoolKay’s rikishi pick is JURYO 5 EAST
Asterix’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
kuroimori’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
umbriel2’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
Wakatake’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
23 points - charliki/Gibuten
22 points - Andonishiki
21 points - Asterix
21 points - Cydrome
21 points - Takanorappa
19 points - Yukiarashi
17 points - Yarimotsu
14 points - Sakura
13 points - Unkonoyama
12 points - kuroimori
12 points - umbriel2
12 points - Wakatake
11 points - Munjeezy
10 points - Haidouzo
10 points - Torideyama
9 points - rokudenashi
8 points - Obana
6 points - Jejima
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
6 points - Sukubidubidu
5 points - Fatakiyama
5 points - Kintaro
5 points - Naganoyama
5 points - Terarno
5 points - Toratorii
4 points - Aled ap Tomos
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Fujisan
4 points - Ganzohnesuchi
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - Hakuhonofan
4 points - itchyknee
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points - Pitinosato
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
2 points - Itachi
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - ChickyStarr
1 point - Chisaiyama
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - dingo
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Holleshoryu
1 point - Jason
1 point - Kaito
1 point - Kitanoedo
1 point - Leoben
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - maorencze
1 point - mugatake
1 point - nutzername
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana
1 point - Tochyatsu

Good day all,
Asterix moves into second place but will be denied the senshuraku bonus bullseye. Here’s the final TORCHBEARER 2023 MATCH that will be worth 3 points plus the bullseye. And many other players will be collecting points for coming close. All due to picks way back in January!!! There’s incredible skill and foresight and strategy among all TORCH players to predict where the Kyushu Senshuraku rank & rikishi concludes. I might need an extra day or two to compile all the points.

RIKISHI
ONOSATO vs MITORYU

RANK
JURYO 5 EAST vs JURYO 4 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Chankomafuji’s rank pick is JURYO 5 EAST
Jesinofuji’s rank pick is JURYO 5 EAST
LLCoolKay’s rikishi pick is JURYO 5 EAST
nutzerame’s rank pick is JURYO 4 WEST
Sukubidubidu’s rikishi pick is MITORYU
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
23 points - charliki/Gibuten
22 points - Andonishiki
22 points - Asterix
21 points - Cydrome
21 points - Takanorappa
19 points - Yukiarashi
17 points - Yarimotsu
14 points - Sakura
13 points - kuroimori
13 points - umbriel2
13 points - Unkonoyama
13 points - Wakatake
11 points - Munjeezy
10 points - Haidouzo
10 points - Torideyama
9 points - rokudenashi
8 points - Obana
6 points - Jejima
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - mt fuji
6 points - Sukubidubidu
5 points - Fatakiyama
5 points - Kintaro
5 points - Naganoyama
5 points - Terarno
5 points - Toratorii
4 points - Aled ap Tomos
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Fujisan
4 points - Ganzohnesuchi
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - Hakuhonofan
4 points - itchyknee
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points - Pitinosato
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
3 points - Chankomafuji
3 points - Jesinofuji
3 points - LLCoolKay
2 points - Itachi
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - ChickyStarr
1 point - Chisaiyama
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - dingo
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Holleshoryu
1 point - Jason
1 point - Kaito
1 point - Kitanoedo
1 point - Leoben
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - maorencze
1 point - mugatake
1 point - nutzername
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana
1 point - Tochyatsu

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
Here is a recap of very busy Kyushu:

 Day 1: Juryo 8 West Tokihayate (0-0) defeats Juryo 9 East Takahashi (0-0) [3 points Ganzohnesushi & itchyknee & Jejima; 1 point Andonishiki & Asterix & Fatakiyama & rokudenashi & Sakura & Sukubidubidu & Terarno]
Day 2: Juryo 8 West Tokihayate (1-0) passes the TORCH to Juryo 7 West Tamashoho (1-0) [3 points Cydrome & Obana & Takanorappa; 1 point Ganzohnesushi & itchyknee & Jejima]
Day 3: Juryo 7 West Tamashoho (2-0) passes the TORCH to Juryo 9 East Takahashi (1-1) [3 points Andonishiki & Asterix & Fatakiyama & rokudenashi & Sakura & Sukubidubidu & Terarno; 1 point Cydrome & Obana & Takanorappa]
Day 4: Juryo 9 East Takahashi (2-1) passes the TORCH to Juryo 7 East Daishoho (1-2) [3 points Haidouzo & Munjeezy; 1 point Andonishiki & Asterix & Fatakiyama & rokudenashi & Sakura & Sukubidubidu & Terarno]
Day 5: Juryo 7 East Daishoho (2-2) defeats Juryo 9 West Takakento (1-3) [3 points Haidouzo & Munjeezy; 1 point ChickyStarr & Senkoho]
Day 6: Juryo 7 East Daishoho (3-2) passes the TORCH to Juryo 11 West Hidenoumi (3-2) [3 points andonishiki & Unkonoyama; 1 point Haidouzo & Munjeezy]
Day 7: Juryo 11 West Hidenoumi (4-2) passes the TORCH to Juryo 7 West Tamashoho (4-2) [3 points Cydrome & Obana & Takanorappa; 1 point andonishiki & Unkonoyama]
Day 8: Juryo 7 West Tamashoho (5-2) passes the TORCH to Juryo 3 East Kagayaki (1-6) [3 points Fujisan & Hakuhonofan & Pitinosato; 1 point Cydrome & Obana & Takanorappa]
Day 9: Juryo 3 East Kagayaki (2-6) passes the TORCH to Juryo 7 East Daishoho (3-5) [3 points Haidouzo & Munjeezy; 1 point Fujisan & Hakuhonofan & Pitinosato]
Day 10: Juryo 7 East Daishoho (4-5) passes the TORCH to Juryo 13 West Asakoryu (5-4) [3 points Asterix & kuroimori & umbriel2 & Wakatake; 1 point Haidouzo & Munjeezy]
Day 11: Juryo 13 West Asakoryu (6-4) defeats Juryo 8 East Chiyomaru (2-4-4) [3 points Asterix & kuroimori & umbriel2 & Wakatake; 1 point Jejima & Kitanoedo & Naganoyama & Tochyatsu]
Day 12: Juryo 13 West Asakoryu (7-4) defeats Juryo 6 West Chiyoshoma (7-4) [3 points Asterix & kuroimori & umbriel2 & Wakatake; 1 point Itachi & Leoben]
Day 13: Juryo 13 West Asakoryu (8-4) defeats Juryo 4 West Mitoryu (8-4) [3 points Asterix & kuroimori & umbriel2 & Wakatake;1 point nutzername & Sukubidubidu]
Day 14: Juryo 13 West Asakoryu (9-4) passes the TORCH to Juryo 5 East Onosato (10-3) [3 points Chankomafuji & Jesinofuji & LLCoolKay; 1 point Asterix & kuroimori & umbriel2 & Wakatake]
Day 15: Juryo 5 East Onosato (11-3) defeats Juryo 4 West (9-5) Mitoryu [3 points Chankomafuji & Jesinofuji & LLCoolKay; 1 point  nutzername & Sukubidubidu]

final TORCH MATCH points standings:
23 points - charliki/Gibuten
22 points - Andonishiki
22 points - Asterix
21 points - Cydrome
21 points - Takanorappa
19 points - Yukiarashi
17 points - Yarimotsu
14 points - Sakura
13 points - kuroimori
13 points - umbriel2
13 points - Unkonoyama
13 points - Wakatake
11 points - Munjeezy
10 points - Haidouzo
10 points - Torideyama
9 points - rokudenashi
8 points - Obana
7 points - Sukubidubidu
6 points - Chankomafuji
6 points - Jejima
6 points - Jesinofuji
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - LLCoolKay
6 points - mt fuji
5 points - Fatakiyama
5 points - Kintaro
5 points - Naganoyama
5 points - Terarno
5 points - Toratorii
4 points - Aled ap Tomos
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Fujisan
4 points - Ganzohnesuchi
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - Hakuhonofan
4 points - itchyknee
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points - Pitinosato
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
2 points - Itachi
2 points - nutzername
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - ChickyStarr
1 point - Chisaiyama
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - dingo
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Holleshoryu
1 point - Jason
1 point - Kaito
1 point - Kitanoedo
1 point - Leoben
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - maorencze
1 point - mugatake
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann
1 point - Taikoubana
1 point - Tochyatsu

...coming soon: the END-OF-YEAR TORCH POINTS

[shimodahito]

good day all,
The 2023 TORCH prize is ready for the winner. The TORCH MATCH point leader is charliki/Gibuten with 23 points. But now it’s time to award the end-of-year FINAL TORCH POINTS. To recap the rules for end-of-year TORCH POINTS, 25 points are awarded if you picked the FINAL TORCH position RANK or RIKISHI. Additional points are awarded to the next 10 closest picks. (10 points to the closest pick, down to 1 point for the 10th closest pick).

We’ll start with the END-OF-YEAR TORCH POINTS for RANK. Three players, chankomafuji & Jesinofuji & LLCoolKay, claimed the bullseye with their JURYO 5 EAST pick. In all, 39 players earned FINAL TORCH RANK points! Kudos to rookie nutzername who was just one away from the bullseye, and Kintamayama who scored a point with a very rare Maegashira pick.

MAEGASHIRA 16 WEST...(1 point: Kintamayama)
MAEGASHIRA 17 EAST...
JURYO 01 EAST........
JURYO 01 WEST........
JURYO 02 EAST........(5 points: Aled ap Tomos)
JURYO 02 WEST........(6 points: Holleshoryu & Nekonishiki)
JURYO 03 EAST........(7 points: Fujisan & Hakuhonofan & Pitinosato)
JURYO 03 WEST........(8 points: Kotogouryuu)
JURYO 04 EAST........(9 points: Umigame)
JURYO 04 WEST........(10 points: nutzername)
FINAL TORCH RANK: JURYO 5 EAST...(25 points: Chankomafuji & Jesinofuji & LLCoolKay)
JURYO 05 WEST........(10 points: rhyen)
JURYO 06 EAST........(9 points: Itachi & Leoben)
JURYO 06 WEST........(8 points: Chisaiyama & Domichi & Shitamachi & Suwihuto & Yubinhaad)
JURYO 07 EAST........(7 points: Haidouzo & Munjeezy)
JURYO 07 WEST........(6 points: Cydrome & Takanorappa)
JURYO 08 EAST........(5 points: Kitanoedo & Naganoyama & Tochyatsu)
JURYO 08 WEST........(4 points: Ganzohnesushi & itchyknee & Jejima)
JURYO 09 EAST........(3 points: Fatakiyama & Sukubidubidu & Terarno)
JURYO 09 WEST........(2 points: ChickyStarr & Senkoho)
JURYO 10 EAST........(1 point: dingo & Kaito & maorencze)

[shimodahito]

Next, the END-OF-YEAR TORCH POINTS for RIKISHI. There were no 25 bullseye points for ONOSHO, but four players (Godango, Houmaumi, Sukubidubidu, wolfhangho) came within one position for 10 points each. In all, 28 players earned FINAL TORCH RIKISHI points.
Kudos to Aled ap Tomos & Chankomafuji & Chisaiyama & Ganzohnosushi & Holleshoryu & Itachi & Jejima & Jesinofuji & Kintamayama & Kotogouryuu & Naganoyama & Sukubidubidu for scoring both RIKISHI and RANK points; proof that this truly is a skill game. .

TOMOKAZE.......(1 point: Chankomafuji & Kuhne & Mmikasazuma & sagi)
ICHIYAMAMOTO...
TOHAKURYU......
CHURANOUMI.....
ROGA...........(2 points: Chisaiyama & Holleshoryu & Itachi)
NISHIKIFUJI....(3 points: Kofuji-ICAN)
KITANOWAKA.....(4 points: Gibuten & Naganoyama)
AOIYAMA........
KOTOSHOHO......
BUSHOZAN.......
SHIMAZUUMI.....(7 points: Gawasukotto)
KAGAYAKI.......
OSHOMA.........(8 points: Kintamayama & Kotogouryuu & Taikoubana)
DAIAMAMI.......(9 points: Aled ap Tomos & Ganzohnesushi & Jesinofuji)
MITORYU........(10 points: Sukubidubidu)
FINAL TORCH RIKSHI: ONOSATO...none
SHISHI.........(10 points: Godango & Houmanumi & wolfhangho)
CHIYOSHOMA.....
HAKUOHO........
DAISHOHO.......
TAMASHOHO......(7 points: Obana)
CHIYOMARU......(6 points: Jejima)
TOKIHAYATE......
TAKAHASHI......(5 points: Andonishiki & Asterix & rokudenashi & Sakura)
TAKAKENTO.......
AKUA............
TENSHOHO........
HITOSHI.........
HIDENOUMI.......
SHIMANOUMI......
SHIDEN.........(1 point: Toratorii)

[shimodahito]

Before announcing our winner, please note in the last post, Kofuji’s rikishi pick, NISHIKIFUJI, scored 3 END-OF-YEAR TORCH POINTS for RIKISHI. As arranged before his passing..... Kofuji-ICAN's rikishi pick would always be his highest ranking adapted rikishi, and his rank pick would always be the average rank of all his active adapted rikishi's ranks. For every point Kofuji scores, a donation is made to the international cancer advocacy network (ICAN). Three points for Kofuji-ICAN!!! I encourage everyone to make a “3” donation to ICAN in Kofuji’s name. It can be ¥3,000, £3, $300 €30, ₮30,000. Thank you Kofuji for all you did for the data base, this forum, and the sumo diaspora.
For those curious, his adopted rikishi were always: rikishi with “kifuji” or “kofuji” in their shikona -- (Tsubakifuji, Nishikifuji, Masakifuji); and any rikishi from "Kofu-shi" in Yamanashi-ken -- (i.e., Ryuden).

OK, now the winner! With all the points added, our final standings put 89 players on the board:

FINAL TORCHBEARER 2023 POINT STANDINGS:
40 points - Jesinofuji
32 points - Chankomafuji
31 points - LLCoolKay
27 points - Andonishiki
27 points - Asterix
27 points - charliki/Gibuten
27 points - Cydrome
27 points - Takanorappa
20 points - Sukubidubidu
19 points - Sakura
19 points - Yukiarashi
18 points - Aled ap Tomos
18 points - Munjeezy
17 points - Ganzohnesushi
17 points - Haidouzo
17 points - Yarimotsu
16 points - Jejima
16 points - Kotogouryuu
15 points - Obana
14 points - Naganoyama
14 points - rokudenashi
13 points - Itachi
13 points - kuroimori
13 points - umbriel2
13 points - Unkonoyama
13 points - Wakatake
12 points - nutzername
11 points - Chisaiyama
11 points - Fujisan
11 points - Hakuhonofan
11 points - Pitinosato
10 points - Godango
10 points - Houmanumi
10 points - Leoben
10 points - rhyen
10 points - Torideyama
10 points - wolfgangho
9 points - Holleshoryu
9 points - Kintamayama
9 points - Taikoubana
9 points - Umigame
8 points - Domichi
8 points - Fatakiyama
8 points - itchyknee
8 points - Shitamachi
8 points - Suwihuto
8 points - Terarno
8 points - Yubinhaad
7 points - Ronnie/Gawasukotto
6 points - kaioshoryu
6 points - Kitanoedo
6 points - mt fuji
6 points - Nekonishiki
6 point - Tochyatsu
6 points - Toratorii
5 points - Kintaro
5 points - Mmikasazuma
4 points - Churaumi
4 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
4 points - Gurowake
4 points - Joaoiyama
4 points - McBugger
4 points - Miselet
4 points - Sumo Spiffy
4 points - Tsuchinoninjin
3 points - ChickyStarr
3 points - Kofuji-ICAN
3 points - Senkoho
2 points - dingo
2 points - Kaito
2 points - maorencze
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Akōgyokuseki
1 point - Amamaniac
1 point - Andreas21
1 point - Benihana
1 point - code_number3
1 point - Derek
1 point - Ganzekiiwa(Rocks)
1 point - Jason
1 point - kotoshikona
1 point - Kuhne
1 point - mugatake
1 point - orandashoho
1 point - Pandaazuma
1 point - sagi
1 point - Shio-kago
1 point - Shokikogi
1 point - sumojoann

Congratulations to Jesinofuji, the TORCHBEARER 2023 winner. I’ll be corresponding to send the prize.
For those keeping tabs on how often the 25-point TORCH bullseye is achieved:
2011 - 3
2012 - 1
2015 - 3
2016 - 3
2017 - 2
2018 - 2
2019 - 1
2021 - 1
2022 - 1
2023 - 3
Thanks for participating and I hope you all can update your pick or, if a new player, submit a pick for next year. You can send your TORCHBEARER 2024 picks to me now, or wait until the Hatsu banzuke is released. An invite (with rules for new players) will be out soon. Pick one rank and one rikishi where you think the TORCH will be at the end of the year. This sumo game has a prize. New players are always welcome.
Again, thanks.
-shimodahito