Berrien RESA announced Friday that 15 local high school esports teams will converge on the Lake Michigan College campus to battle for $14,000 in scholarships.
The League Fall Championship will be held on Saturday, November 19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Grand Upton Hall at LMC’s Mendel Center. All 15 rocket league teams will be playing synchronously, and the tournament will be single elimination tournament.
“Esports is an up-and-coming activity that is getting attention at the national and international levels,” reads a press release from Berrien RESA. “Students can go on to play for college teams and may also be eligible for scholarships. The skills used in esports lend themselves to a variety of careers in the gaming industry such as computer and packaging engineering, graphic design, marketing, software development and communication.”
Participating schools include:
- Berrien Springs High School
- Bridgman High School
- Buchanan High School
- Ross Beatty Senior High School in Cassopolis
- Comstock High School
- Dowagiac Union High School
- Fennville High School
- Hartford High School
- Lawrence Jr/Sr High School
- Marcellus High School
- Michigan Lutheran High School
- Portage Central High School
- South Haven High School
- St. Joseph High School
- Watervliet High School
Matches are set to begin at 10 a.m., with finals expected at about 4 p.m. All games will be broadcast on large viewing screens so that audience members can enjoy the action. Shoutcasters will also be on hand to explain to the audience game objectives as well as provide play-by-play.
For people who cannot attend in person, action will be livestreamed via Twitch. Admission to the event is free.
