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Danville schools expand esports; GW fields two teams and Galileo qualifies for state
Summary
District staff updated the board on the VHSL-sponsored esports program: George Washington High fielded two competitive Super Smash Brothers teams (one qualified for state) and Galileo also qualified; preseason begins Jan. 20 and the spring season starts in February.
Danville School Board members heard an update Jan. 9 on the district’s VHSL-sponsored esports program, which has grown to include multiple teams at George Washington High School (GW) and Galileo.
Mister Danaher, who presented the item, said esports is an official VHSL activity with two seasons and state tournaments. “eSports is online gaming, and they compete against each other, via the Internet,” Danaher…
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