Berrien RESA has announced that 15 local high school esports teams will converge on the Lake Michigan College campus to battle for $14,000 in scholarships this weekend.
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.
