The team, comprised of juniors Juan Garcia, Nathan Hyder, and Joseph Wilson-Keel, demonstrated exceptional skill and consistency throughout the playoffs, losing just a single game on their path to the championship match.
While they came up short in the finals, losing to Benjamin Franklin HS, last year's state champion, coach Jeremy Murphy state, “This group has set the standard for what dedication, teamwork, and competitive spirit look like...To reach the finals in our first year speaks volumes about their commitment and the strength of this program.”
The NASEF CIF esports initiative continues to expand opportunities for student-athletes in competitive gaming, and the Tigers early success highlights the growing impact of Esports in education.