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Yukon High esports program reports state and national finishes, forms booster club
Summary
The district reported a strong fourth year for the high school's esports program, including state and national appearances across multiple titles, the establishment of a booster club and scholarship awards for several students.
A Yukon High School presenter summarized four years of growth in the school's esports program, reporting state and national tournament appearances, top regional finishes and the creation of a booster club.
"We were able to go to Overwatch State this fall," the presenter said, and listed competitions including Apex, Marvel Rivals, Super Smash Brothers, Valorant and Fortnite. The presenter said two Apex teams placed third and fourth at nationals, Marvel Rivals placed in the top five regionally out of 247 teams, and the program provided shoutcasting and streaming support for events. The presenter also said six students received scholarships tied to esports participation and that parents formed the school's first esports booster organization.
The presenter credited district equipment and a partnership with an area career center that will supply additional computers and spectator space. The remarks were made as part of a recognition segment; no formal action or funding request was recorded in the provided transcript.
