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Brookings launches sanctioned high school esports program; students qualify for state events
Summary
Brookings presented the first sanctioned season of its high school esports program, describing equipment, team structure, student participation and initial competition results including state qualifiers.
Brookings School District reported the conclusion of its inaugural sanctioned high‑school esports season and described plans for program expansion at the April 22 school board meeting.
Brad Newpin, who organized the program this year, told the board the South Dakota High School Activities Association sanctioned esports this year and Brookings fielded teams across multiple games. Newpin said initial interest exceeded 40 students, and the program used a mix of repurposed lab computers and new gaming machines built by school staff to make play possible.
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