Wellington High School Esports enthusiasts advance to state meet

  • On Friday, March 22 in Amarillo, Wellington High School’s Esports Overwatch team earns second place at the Region 16 Esports Invitational, garnering a trip to the state contest in early May. Additionally, Jontae Roland, garners third place in the Super Smash Bros Ultimate individual game, advancing to the state event. From left: Trinidad Cantu, Benji Garcia, Jaci Porter, Jacob Klasssen and Roland. Wellington High School
    On Friday, March 22 in Amarillo, Wellington High School’s Esports Overwatch team earns second place at the Region 16 Esports Invitational, garnering a trip to the state contest in early May. Additionally, Jontae Roland, garners third place in the Super Smash Bros Ultimate individual game, advancing to the state event. From left: Trinidad Cantu, Benji Garcia, Jaci Porter, Jacob Klasssen and Roland. Wellington High School
    AMARILLO – Wellington High School’s (WHS) Esports team competed at the Region 16 Esports Invitational Saturday, March 22 in Amarillo.In her second year as sponsor,Erin Smith Hale led the team.Unlike typical sporting events, Esports is not classified into divisions as all students, from schools ranging from 1A to 6A, compete against each other.Promoting problem solving skills, ...

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