E-Sports
Corpus Christi Homeschool Esports Team Makes Top 5 at Texas State Championships
Two teams placed in the top five at the Texas High School Esports Undisputed State Championships, hosted at Baylor University.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A group of homeschool students from the Coastal Bend are celebrating a major victory after making waves in the world of competitive gaming.
Two teams placed in the top five at the Texas High School Esports Undisputed State Championships, hosted at Baylor University. The accomplishment is especially significant as the first-ever homeschool esports team in the Coastal Bend, and the first to join a statewide high school esports league.
The journey began when Coach Rachel Lebowitz’s daughter wanted to join an esports team, but couldn’t find one locally. Rather than traveling out of town to compete, the family decided to bring esports home by founding a team in Corpus Christi for homeschooled students.
Now in its first year, the program is already seeing impressive success on the scoreboard. But according to the students, the biggest win has been the bond they’ve built as teammates.
“Hanging out with my friends, learning, improving, and competing,” Kannon Cisneros shared.
“This group? Really weird. Very interesting people,” Kai Davis joked. “They’re pretty cool. They’re also really good at this game—very passionate.”
“I didn’t really know them at first,” Oliver Cockrell added. “I’ve gotten to know them a lot better, and we’ve practiced and learned a lot together.”
Students ages 11 to 18 who are part of the Coastal Christian Homeschool community are eligible to join the esports team. That includes homeschooled, private, or charter school students affiliated with the organization.
Families interested in learning more can connect with the team through their CCHS Esports Facebook page.
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