.png){kind=logo}
News Detail
ESPORTS CLUB TEAM COMPETES IN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Congratulations to RJ's first-ever Hearthstone Esports Team of Kona Burgess '25, Sean Speil '24 and Loten Vu '24, who competed in the semifinal round of the Regional High School Esports Championship on April 21. The team took a 2-0 lead early in the match but was dealt a 3-2 loss against the No. 3 Sherman High School from Texas, who they beat during the regular season. The team finished the regular season with a 7-1 record and entered playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the Central Region, which consists of 50 teams from the Midwest.
Hearthstone, published by Blizzard in 2014, is one of the most-played strategic online card games in the world, including professional leagues and world championships. RJ Esports team members have been playing the game independently for about five years and were excited to take their skill and knowledge of the game to compete as a team in this inaugural year.
Regis Jesuit competes in several other Esports Leagues, including the CHSAA-sanctioned Rocket League and League of Legends, and hopes to have Hearthstone included in the CHSAA's lineup of Esports events for next year.
Coach and club moderator Spencer Wagner notes the growing involvement of Esports gaming in high schools and beyond:
"The presence of Esports is expanding in high schools and colleges, where enthusiastic students are embracing their passion for gaming as both a recreational activity and an avenue for potential career opportunities. Educational institutions have recognized the potential of Esports, establishing competitive teams and providing scholarships, while also fostering the development of essential life skills such as teamwork, communication and strategic thinking. As the Esports industry evolves and matures, the integration of gaming into scholastic environments is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of this rapidly growing global phenomenon."
Excellent job, Raiders!
Main-Visitor Entrance
Regis Jesuit High School
Mail-Delivery Address
Regis Jesuit High School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs.