Earlier this month, five seniors from West High School travelled to San Antonio to compete in the EGF Overwatch 2 National Championship, bringing it home undefeated.
- West High seniors Hunter Burch, Eric Leyva, Ulysses Cervantes Carrillo, Erick Rodriguez, and Dismas Tapia said they’ve been playing together for a number of years and were thankful for the opportunity to take home the title together.
- All noted that through the process they’ve grown closer over time as they conclude their high school esports careers. Some team members said they plan to pursue collegiate E-Sports, while others consider different paths, including military service.
- More information on E-Sports in the Kern High School District can be found on the league’s website.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
For years, e-sports has been touted as this niche thing, but with professional and amateur leagues all across the world, it’s clear to see that there’s a lot more to it including chances to further academic careers. I’m Sam Hoyle, your neighborhood reporter, and for five West High School students, they’ve made their way into the thick of it, bringing home a national championship.
“Going through that entire tournament, not dropping a single round the entire time, and then getting onto that big stage and being able to have a clean sweep, and then, you know, getting to celebrate right after is an amazing feeling,” said Burch…