Jason Moore

DEC 06, 2021

North Bend High School’s new Esports team begins it's journey! After two interest meetings, over 70 NBHS high schools students signed up to compete and join the quest to become champions.

How we, and the world, define sports has evolved over the years, and you may not have ever considered playing competitive video games a sport. However, when a competition between teams can fill a stadium of fans, rooting and cheering for their favorite players, it’s hard not to consider competitive gaming a sport. When team members work together to coordinate offensive plays, discuss strategies and work out defensive techniques, it’s hard not to see them as a new kind of athlete.

Like any many sports, our team will be practicing regularly: discussing strategies, planning offensive and defensive plays, reviewing take and critiquing our games. Like any sports team, our players need equipment: instead of balls, we need mice and keyboards; instead of a field, we need desktops and monitors; instead of helmets, we need headphones and mics.

As the area of eSports grows it’s hard to ignore the opportunities it provides. More than 125 colleges offer varsity Esports, awarding more than $15 million in scholarships annually. Our students are ready and excited for the opportunity to team up for their futures.

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