The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, along with Java Gaming Café, hosted its first-ever League of Legends eSports Tournament on Feb. 23.
Teams from four high schools in CFBISD including Creekview, Newman Smith, R. L. Turner, and Ranchview competed in the tournament. The Creekview High School team was declared champions after the all-day Round-Robin tournament.
Purpose
The purpose of the tournament was to raise awareness of eSports scholarship monies available to high school seniors from several colleges and universities across the country. CFBISD is exploring launching competitive gaming teams at its five high schools in the future.
Popularity
eSports has gained popularity recently as more and more competitive gaming teams are popping up throughout the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex seems to be a hotbed for esports opportunities with the City of Arlington set to open a $10 million, 100,000-square foot gaming arena.
CFBISD is always looking for opportunities for our students. The district wants our students to be passionate about their future. With esports growing in popularity, CFBISD hopes to help students learn more about eSports and help them pursue careers in the industry.