Dec. 6—The esports program at Greensburg Junior High School is thriving. Following their impressive second-place achievement at the state finals this past spring with the Rocket League team, both the Minecraft and Fortnite squads have earned their spots at Indiana’s premier competition. This isn’t the first occasion where GJHS has excelled in the esports arena. […]
Dec. 6—The esports program at Greensburg Junior High School is thriving. Following their impressive second-place achievement at the state finals this past spring with the Rocket League team, both the Minecraft and Fortnite squads have earned their spots at Indiana’s premier competition.
This isn’t the first occasion where GJHS has excelled in the esports arena. In 2023, the Rocket League team claimed the championship, demonstrating the school’s commitment to cultivating a vibrant and competitive esports environment. Now, the Minecraft and Fortnite teams are set to establish their own legacies.
The Minecraft team, guided by Coach Keri Smith, will enter the digital arena at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Coach Smith commended her players, stating, “I am incredibly proud of this group of students this season. They arrive at every practice eager to enhance their skills and gain more knowledge.”
The Fortnite team, under the direction of Baylee Gabbard and comprising a lively group of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders, is gearing up to jump into action at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Although they are the lowest-seeded team in the semifinals, the Fortnite team has surpassed expectations, outperforming teams ranked higher, which showcases their talent, perseverance, and collaboration.
Here’s a roster of the skilled players:
* Fortnite Varsity: Dane Jensen (8th grade), Payton White (7th grade), Xavier Vires (6th grade), Blaine Wilkerson (6th grade)
* Fortnite Club Players: Kamden Burkhart (7th grade), Joseph Gilbert (8th grade), Isaac Hoyt (8th grade), Markus Friend (6th grade)
* Minecraft Varsity Players: Chris Walden (8th grade), Malachi Boersma (8th grade), Micah Reynolds (8th grade), Konnor Luers (7th grade)
* Sub 1: Nolan Brown (8th grade)
* Sub 2: Miles Bultman (7th grade)
* Student Coach: Adrian Shrader (9th grade — former player)
Don’t miss the action live on Twitch (twitch.tv/esportsindiana) or YouTube (youtube.com/@esportsindiana) and support these remarkable young gamers as they represent GJHS on the grandest stage.
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