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With New Collaborations And Surprising Partnerships, Laura Hohman Hopes To Create A More Collaborative D&D Beyond

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August 8, 2025

It’s been an up and down few years for Dungeons & Dragons, as a company and as a brand. Big brand wins like Baldur’s Gate 3 and the release of the “5.5” sourcebooks were contrasted with controversy, increased competition from major players like Critical Role and MCDM, and the departure of the franchise’s guiding lights Jeremy Crawford and Chris Perkins. With a full creative shakeup and a new pair of hands at the helm in Dan Ayoub, D&D went into Gen Con with a hope for a fresh start.

Part of the D&D Team ( l-r ,Sr. Mgr. Brand Publicity Blain Howard, Sr. Graphic Designer Matt Cole, Game Designer Makenzie De Armas, Managing Game Designer Justice Arman, Executive Producer Greg Bilsland) talks the latest in The Forgotten Realms

A big part of the “new” Dungeons & Dragons has been the opening up of the D&D Beyond platform to brand new partnerships. Long a home for both 1st party and homebrew content, the digital platform has started to host adventures from companies that, historically, you’d never have expected to link up with the Wizards of the Coast juggernaut. Alongside new content from Kobold Press and AAW Games you also can now see Cthulhu By Torchlight from Chaosium and, in one of the bigger shockers of Gen Con, The Abomination Vaults Adventure Path from Paizo. The main architect of this more open D&D Beyond ecosystem is Laura Hohman, Product Architect for Dungeons & Dragons. After work with Dreamworks, Nickelodeon, and two and a half years in the world of Magic the Gathering, Laura has spent the last seven months managing the partnerships, new and old, that D&D has made a core part of their strategy. We got a chance to pick her brain a bit and see just what this process looks like at every level.

What’s it been like helping shepherd this more open D&D Beyond and working with these third party publishers?

It’s been really rewarding for me personally. I come from the LA art community. I’m a huge artist, creator, advocate. Seeing people be able to spotlight their content on D&D Beyond and really integrate it with their tools and having it be usable by anyone and everyone has been a super cool experience to see. The kind of growth that provides to creators and the excitement it brings to the fans and the players to easily access that and maybe see that and have that sort of visibility that they want to have known that product is the basic support for.

So we had the Chaosium team here this week, now we have Paizo. Both are not necessarily D&D companies. Were those relationships or discussions that were happening before you got into the role, are these ongoing?

I was involved with the team of ensuring that the collaboration was as strong of an offering on D&D. D&D Beyond has limitations within its tools, it was created for 5E, that’s the whole framework of it. Our team is called the Lorekeepers, just a great thematic name. They’re the ones who really bring that content into our tools and suggest ways to better optimize or make better player experiences. Paizo and Chaosium were the best partners. They were so happy and willing to collaborate and tweak things here and there to just make it as smooth of a process as possible. But I really am excited to see other kinds of cross collaboration. So people on our end who might be curious about that now can kind of dip their toe into those worlds and it’ll hopefully lead to more people being excited about those products. And vice versa as people from Call of Cthulhu or Paizo who want to dip their toes into 5E.

Where Chaosium is making content for Wizards of the Coast, could we be seeing, for example, Wizards of the Coast creating collaborative content within Chaosium’s ecosystem?

I can’t speak to anything outbound. It’s just not my job. But inbound, it’s very much been what we can control. My job is to bring cool content to D&D Beyond. So those are the kind of things I target. I’m a huge lover and advocate for genre content. I’ve played Call of Cthulhu several times. I’m a big other TTRPG fan. And I think really providing that elder horror kind of vibe is something that we don’t really have a lot of. So one of the things that I’m looking at with the roadmap is trying to find different thematic products and different tones of content that we currently don’t offer and bring that in to create kind of a more diverse marketplace so fans can find different stuff that they want to play and it’s there for them.

This is a fascinating subject to me because of D&D’s status in the industry and the kind of the toy box that is D&D not being as open as it is now. I’m curious what the conversations are like bringing in these companies?

D&D Beyond, Abomination Vaults — Collaborations with traditional “rivals” like Chaosium and Paizo represent D&D’s new commitment to collaboration

Cthulhu by Torchlight cover — Collaborations with traditional “rivals” like Chaosium and Paizo represent D&D’s new commitment to collaboration

D&D has had its its history, and it’s made its fumbles. But I do really think that the team we have now is super open and super committed to driving that sort of transparency and collaboration forward with the entire community, not just the 5E community. So I think with Paizo, that really shows that we’re trying to work together. When it comes to sourcing and talking to potential partners or creators interested in coming in at the end of the day, our current framework is that we need to have something that looks like 5E because that’s all we can support. Some people are more comfortable with that than others. Some people want to retain more of their core mechanics that our tool sets just can’t integrate. So then we have to those conversations about what’s the best player experience for the person who wants to buy this. Do it. If we can’t support half the product in our tools, is that OK? And what does that mean? So we have a pretty open collaborative conversation about it, evaluating each other’s work and walking through their content — what it does and can and can’t do.

Then we come to agreements of what is that thing we’re going to put on D&D Beyond specifically. We’ve been doing these player packs which are more small drops of a class with subclasses. So if we can’t support the entire product then is there something in this we can really support and make cool so that there’s still a collaboration?

Are you involved in the the VTT side of it, can you give us any info on the Maps rollout and integration?

I do work closely with the BT Team team make sure we’re on the same page with Maps becoming open. I think it’s something that all of us are really excited about that I can say at least from my end. Currently there’s not a lot of hunger for adventure content but I feel like maps being open will allow for a lot more people to play adventures because it makes it more accessible and easier now that it’s not behind a paywall, people can just do it. I think it’ll definitely make all of our products simpler and more “click and play” for people. I’m hoping to see more people want to interact with that.

Can you talk about the process of getting that integration? Let’s say I’m Avantris, for example, and I want to bring Crooked Moon into the system. Is that a situation where they’re having to code and make all the technical changes? Or is it more like they hand you a PDF, it’s your team, and then your team is the one who creates and generates the content.

Crooked Moon cover — Legend of Avantris’s **Crooked Moon** brings folk horror to D&D Beyond

So currently we have more of a “white glove” service. So what happens is the partners provide us with a PDF of their stuff, whether it’s in progress or complete, just depends on when we start working together. Either way, we will start reviewing it, making sure that it is rules that we can support, things that we can support in our tools. They will kind of bounce back and forth and maybe negotiate certain things of like “yeah we can’t support this”, “can we tweak it”, or “can we make these feats or backgrounds into special mechanics or new species”. So kind of tweaking it, slightly, so that we can make it a better user experience in our tools. But after that, it’s mostly internal.

Our team will take an InDesign file and just propagate all of that in order to create it into our systems and create the compendium and all the other assets that you get when you purchase a product. So it’s very collaborative in the beginning and then it tends to be more handing it off to our team. Our team will integrate and update and create content. We’ll have a review phase to make sure it’s all accurate, Our tools were made for our goal set. So once you start adding new mechanics or new things onto your character sheet, it’s kind of limited as far as what we can do, at least automated. Sometimes we can support things and say, OK, you do it this way, more of a homebrew way. But again, it’s all kind of just a trade-off that we have a very open discussion about to see if they’re comfortable and if we’re comfortable with what that means.

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DraftKings CEO Presents at BofA Gaming Conference

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3 months ago

September 5, 2025

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DraftKings Inc. presented at the 2025 BofA Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference on September 4, 2025. The presentation was led by Shaun Kelley, an analyst, and focused on the company’s performance and future prospects. The presentation was described as a keynote, but the transcript is currently in draft form.

DraftKings Inc. (DKNG) recently presented at the 2025 BofA Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference on September 4, 2025. The presentation, led by analyst Shaun Kelley, offered insights into the company’s performance and future prospects. Although the transcript is currently in draft form, key points from the presentation were reported to provide a comprehensive overview of DraftKings’ current state and future trajectory.

DraftKings, a digital sports entertainment and gaming company, operates across multiple states and provinces in North America. The company provides a range of products, including online sports betting (Sportsbook), online casino (iGaming), daily fantasy sports (DFS), and digital lottery services. According to the presentation, DraftKings’ Sportsbook is live in 28 states, Washington, D.C., and Ontario, Canada, while its iGaming operations are regulated in five states and Ontario, Canada. Additionally, the company’s DFS product is available in 44 states, the District of Columbia, and certain Canadian provinces [1].

The presentation highlighted DraftKings’ strategic partnerships with major sports leagues, including the NFL, NHL, PGA TOUR, WNBA, UFC, NASCAR, NBA, and MLB. These partnerships not only enhance the company’s brand but also provide a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving gaming market [2].

DraftKings is committed to being a responsible steward of the real-money gaming industry. The company is dedicated to developing and promoting educational information and tools to ensure all players enjoy their games responsibly. This commitment is evident in the company’s mission to make life more exciting by responsibly creating the world’s favorite real-money games and betting experiences [3].

The presentation also touched upon DraftKings’ technological advancements and innovations, particularly in the design and development of sports betting and casino gaming software for online and retail sportsbooks and iGaming operators. The company’s ability to leverage technology to enhance user experience and expand its offerings positions it as a leader in the digital gaming space.

In conclusion, DraftKings Inc.’s presentation at the 2025 BofA Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference provided a detailed look into the company’s current operations, strategic partnerships, and future prospects. The company’s commitment to responsible gaming and technological innovation underscores its position as a key player in the digital sports entertainment and gaming industry.

References:
[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/draftkings-insider-sold-shares-worth-5-000-047-according-to-a-recent-sec-filing-ce7d59dbd18ff723
[2] https://seekingalpha.com/pr/20218373-draftkings-announces-jason-robins-participation-in-upcoming-event
[3] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/09/02/3143176/0/en/DraftKings-Announces-Jason-Robins-Participation-in-Upcoming-Event.html

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vivo launches V60, celebrated in style with Marian Rivera and celebrity guests

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3 months ago

September 5, 2025

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – A spectacular new chapter in smartphone innovation was unveiled at Shangri-La The Fort as vivo Philippines officially launched the highly anticipated vivo V60, a flagship that fuses pro-level portrait photography with stylish design.

The event first showcased the V60’s stunning colorways, which are Berry Purple, Summer Blue, and Mist Gray, through a captivating runway performance led by Max Collins, Nicole Cordoves, and a group of elegant models.

Guiding the night of fashion, technology, and entertainment were charismatic hosts KC Montero and Nicole.

A decade of innovation: vivo’s 10th Anniversary

In her opening speech, Lulu Liu, Director of Brand Marketing at vivo Philippines, emphasized the brand’s culture of gratitude, reflection, and ambition.

“Tonight is more than an anniversary. It’s about looking back with gratitude, standing here with pride, and looking forward with confidence. The vivo V60 is our gift to you — a statement of how far we’ve come, and where we are going,” said Liu.

Keshav Chugh Senior Product Manager, vivo Global (left); Franziska Hoffmann Brand Partnerships Manager, ZEISS Photonics & Optics (right)

Franziska Hoffmann from ZEISS Photonics & Optics reinforced the brand’s partnership with vivo, highlighting how their collaboration has brought professional-grade portrait and telephoto technology to everyday users. She also highlighted that both ZEISS and vivo were brought together by their philosophy of putting users first.

Keshav Chugh from vivo Global, detailed the V60’s design inspiration, AI-powered imaging tools, and performance upgrades, showcasing how the smartphone transforms ordinary snapshots into extraordinary portraits.

Star-studded performance and games

The evening was not only about technology. It was about the people who brought it to life.

At the heart of it all is vivo’s brand ambassador, Marian Rivera, who surprised the audience with a dazzling dance number, later sharing her personal journey with vivo that connected seamlessly with the Kwentong Syete campaign.

Later on, they awarded the Kwentong Syete winners, wherein two received vivo TWS 3e, and one received a brand new vivo V60!

She became not just the ambassador of the night but the beating heart of the celebration, leading games, awarding winners, and bringing fans closer to the brand.

Max joined Marian after her striking runway showcase, returned with a spirited performance and game participation, showing that the V60 is not only sleek but also an emblem of lifestyle and self-expression.

Vinci of HORI7ON, commanding both stage and spotlight, led his team during interactive games and shared the magic of the V60’s telephoto power. At the same time, his group delivered unforgettable performances that ignited the room.

HORI7ON, as a whole group, also brought boundless energy, bridging technology with pop culture, and solidifying vivo’s bond with the new generation of Filipino fans.

Each star was more than a guest. Each was a storyteller who revealed how the vivo V60 turns moments into memories.

Marian Rivera’s iconic goddess entrance

Just when the crowd thought the night couldn’t get any more magical, the ballroom lights dimmed, and anticipation filled the air. The doors opened, and in a breathtaking moment of glamor, Marian made her stunning entrance as she officially introduced the vivo V60 to the crowd.

Marian walked with poise and elegance, embodying the spirit of the vivo V60 powerful, graceful, and timeless. As she reached the stage, she raised the vivo V60 high, sealing the device’s official launch in the Philippines. The audience erupted in applause, their cameras flashing as they captured the moment on their own vivo phones.

Marian’s entrance was a celebration of beauty, innovation, and the shared journey between vivo and its loyal Filipino fans over the past 10 years. It was the perfect crescendo to a night filled with excitement, artistry, and groundbreaking technology.

Official pricing and pre-order

To cap the night, Ms. Hazel Bascon, Vice President of Sales at vivo Philippines, revealed the official pricing:

vivo V60 12GB+256GB – Php 28,999
vivo V60 12GB+512GB – Php 30,999

Exclusive pre-order offers include up to Php 2,000 discounts, 0% installment plans, a vivo VIP Card with premium after-sales services, and complimentary vivo Buds. Pre-orders run until September 12, 2025 in all vivo concept stores, kiosks, and authorized dealers nationwide.

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MGM Resorts International BofA Securities 2025 Gaming and Lodging Conference Presentation

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3 months ago

September 5, 2025

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MGM Resorts International’s management team, including CEO Bill Hornbuckle and SVP of Corporate Finance Sarah Rogers, discussed the company’s recent transformations, global developments, and expansion plans, including those in New York, Japan, Macau, and the Middle East.

MGM Resorts International (MGM) has been making significant strides in both its domestic and international expansion strategies. The company’s recent announcements highlight its focus on growth and innovation, particularly in the gaming and entertainment sectors.

Intraday Share Decline and Interactive Game Show Launch

MGM Resorts International experienced a 1.72% intraday decline in its stock price following the announcement of its latest expansion plans. The company unveiled the launch of ‘Family Feud,’ a licensed adaptation of Fremantle’s classic game show, which will be streamed live and in real-time from a studio located on MGM Grand’s casino floor in Las Vegas. This is the first interactive game show of its kind to be broadcast live from a Las Vegas casino floor and is available to operators in regulated markets outside of the U.S. [1]

TKO Group Holdings Partnership Extension

In addition to the game show announcement, MGM Resorts International has extended its exclusive partnership with T-Mobile Arena through 2030. This extension reinforces the venue’s status as the official home for UFC® and WWE® in Las Vegas. The partnership is a significant move that underscores the company’s commitment to maintaining its position as a premier entertainment destination. [1]

Management Transformation and Global Expansion

The company’s management team, led by CEO Bill Hornbuckle and SVP of Corporate Finance Sarah Rogers, has been instrumental in driving these transformations. Hornbuckle and Rogers have emphasized the importance of global developments and expansion plans in New York, Japan, Macau, and the Middle East.

In New York, MGM is focusing on leveraging its brand to expand its presence in the city’s burgeoning gaming market. The company is also exploring opportunities in Japan, where it aims to tap into the growing interest in gaming and entertainment. In Macau, MGM is investing in its existing properties to enhance their appeal and attract more visitors. The Middle East, particularly Dubai, is another key market where MGM is looking to establish a strong foothold. [1]

Conclusion

MGM Resorts International’s recent announcements reflect a strategic shift towards innovation and global expansion. The company’s focus on interactive entertainment and strategic partnerships underscores its commitment to maintaining its position as a leading player in the gaming and entertainment industry. As the company continues to grow and adapt to changing market conditions, investors will be watching closely to see how these initiatives translate into financial performance.

References

[1] https://www.ainvest.com/news/mgm-resorts-international-shares-fall-1-72-intraday-announcing-interactive-game-show-extending-partnership-mobile-arena-2509/

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Punahou leads list of schools with most all-time high school sports state championships

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3 months ago

September 4, 2025

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On the list of most all-time high school sports state championships, no program is close to catching all-time leader Punahou (Honolulu, Hawaii).

Punahou has 554 state championships, beating out No. 2 on the list La Salle Academy (Providence, R.I.) by nearly 200. The Buff ‘n Blue added 10 state titles last year and have averaged eight state championships per year since 1957.

Baylor (Chattanooga, Tenn.) and Barrington (R.I.) with 252 each, Essex (Essex Junction, Vt.) with 249 and 2024-25 MaxPreps Cup champion Cherry Creek (Greenwood Village, Colo.) with 248 are all within four state titles of each other. Meanwhile, Jenks (Okla.), Christian Brothers Academy (Lincroft, N.J.) and Bismarck (N.D.) are all tied with 207 titles.

Competing in the shadow of famed Diamond Head, Punahou has won 22 state titles in boys, girls and mixed canoe paddling. (PHOTO: Courtesy of Punahou School)

The final 15 teams on the list are all within 21 state championships of each other.

The totals for each school come from school websites or state association. Non-athletic state championships (such as one-act play and literary) are not included, but unified and adaptive categories are included along with cheerleading, riflery and eSports. Tournament of champions titles are not included.

Most all-time state championships

1. Punahou (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Total: 554
Titles:
Girls Swimming — 57, Boys Tennis — 52, Boys Swimming — 50, Girls Tennis
— 49, Girls Track and Field — 40, Boys Volleyball — 40, Boys Track and
Field — 36, Girls Cross Country — 35, Boys Soccer — 22, Girls Water Polo
— 16, Baseball — 14, Boys Cross Country — 13, Girls Golf — 14, Girls
Soccer — 14, Boys Basketball — 12, Girls Basketball — 11, Boys Golf —
12, Canoe Paddling Boys — 9, Girls Volleyball — 9, Boys Wrestling — 8,
Boys Air Riflery — 7, Girls Canoe Paddling — 7, Canoe Paddling Mixed —
6, Girls Air Riflery — 6, ESports — 3, Girls Wrestling — 3, Girls Judo —
3, Football — 2, Boys Judo — 3, Softball — 1.
Source: State association website

2. La Salle Academy (Providence, R.I.)
Total: 358
Titles:
Boys Cross Country — 40, Boys Indoor Track — 37, Boys Outdoor Track —
30, Girls Indoor Track — 15, Girls Cross Country — 14, Girls Outdoor
Track — 19, Football — 17, Girls Swimming — 12, Girls Basketball — 14,
Gymnastics — 15, Girls Tennis — 16, Cheerleading — 11, Girls Soccer —
14, Boys Tennis — 13, Boys Lacrosse — 13, Boys Soccer — 13, Boys Ice
Hockey — 9, Girls Ice Hockey — 10, Baseball — 8, Boys Basketball — 8,
Wrestling — 6, Golf — 7, Boys Swimming — 5, Softball — 5, Boys
Volleyball — 4, Girls Volleyball — 4.
Source: Rhode Island High School Sports

3. Jackson Prep (Jackson, Miss.)
Total: 334
Titles:
Swimming — 48, Girls Tennis — 38, Boys Tennis — 35, Boys Track — 28,
Football — 26, Baseball — 23, Boys Basketball — 21, Boys Soccer — 20,
Boys Golf — 19, Girls Track — 18, Girls Soccer — 18, Girls Basketball —
12, Boys Cross Country — 11, Fastpitch Softball — 10, Girls Cross
Country — 7.
Source: School Athletic Department

4. Marquette (Mich.)
Total: 293
Titles:
Girls Cross Country — 35, Boys Tennis — 35, Boys Swimming — 32, Boys
Cross Country — 28, Girls Swimming — 28, Girls Track — 26, Boys Golf —
16, Boys Skiing — 16, Girls Skiing — 13, Boys Basketball — 13, Boys
Track — 14, Girls Tennis — 12, Gymnastics — 12, Girls Golf — 7, Ice
Hockey — 4, Boys Wrestling — 2, Girls Basketball — 1.
Source: State association website

5. Bishop Hendricken (Warwick, R.I.)
Total: 290
Titles:
Boys Outdoor Track — 48, Boys Indoor Track — 41, Boys Swimming — 38,
Boys Cross Country — 7, Baseball — 24, Boys Basketball — 21, Football —
21, Wrestling — 12, Boys Ice Hockey — 11, Boys Volleyball — 8, Boys
Tennis — 7, Boys Golf — 6, Boys Lacrosse — 5, Unified Volleyball — 6,
Boys Soccer — 4, Unified Basketball — 1.
Source: Rhode Island High School Sports

6. Westminster (Atlanta, Ga.)
Total: 282
Titles:
Boys Swimming — 30, Girls Swimming — 28, Girls Cross Country — 34, Boys
Cross Country — 31, Boys Tennis — 26, Girls Tennis — 24, Girls Soccer —
16, Boys Soccer — 16, Boys Golf — 12, Girls Volleyball — 9, Wrestling —
8, Boys Lacrosse — 7, Boys Track — 7, Girls Track — 7, Adapted Boys
Track and Field — 7, Adapted Girls Track and Field — 7, Baseball — 4,
Girls Lacrosse — 4, Football — 3, Boys Basketball — 1, Gymnastics — 1.
Source: State association website

T7. Baylor (Chattanooga, Tenn.)
Total: 252
Titles: Baseball — 5, Boys Bowling — 1, Crew — 7, Boys Cross Country — 8, Girls Cross Country — 7, Football — 2,
Fencing — 17, Boys Golf — 20, Girls Golf — 20, Boys Lacrosse — 1, Boys
Soccer — 9, Girls Soccer — 11, Softball — 17, Boys Swimming — 30, Girls
Swimming — 19, Boys Tennis — 17, Girls Tennis — 14, Boys Track — 2,
Girls Track — 7, Volleyball — 4, Wrestling — 20, Wrestling Duals — 14.
Source: School website

T7. Barrington (R.I.)
Total: 252
Titles:
Boys Cross Country — 25, Boys Golf — 24, Boys Outdoor Track — 21, Boys
Indoor Track — 18, Girls Swimming — 15, Girls Cross Country — 14,
Football — 13, Boys Soccer — 13, Girls Lacrosse — 12, Girls Indoor Track
— 12, Girls Outdoor Track — 10, Boys Tennis — 10, Field Hockey — 9,
Boys Ice Hockey — 7, Unified Basketball — 6, Girls Tennis — 6, Girls
Basketball — 6, Girls Ice Hockey — 5, Boys Swimming — 5, Softball — 4,
Girls Volleyball — 3, Unified Volleyball — 3, Girls Soccer — 3, Baseball
— 2, Boys Basketball — 2, Cheerleading — 2, Gymnastics — 1, Boys
Volleyball — 1.
Source: Rhode Island High School Sports

9. Essex (Essex Junction, Vt.)
Total: 249
Titles:
Girls Outdoor Track — 30, Gymnastics — 29, Boys Ice Hockey — 18, Boys
Cross Country — 18, Boys Outdoor Track — 18, Girls Cross Country — 18,
Boys Indoor Track — 13, Field Hockey — 9, Girls Basketball — 9, Girls
Ice Hockey — 10, Softball — 8, Boys Soccer — 8, Girls Indoor Track — 9,
Football — 7, Boys Golf — 7, Baseball — 6, Girls Soccer — 6, Girls
Volleyball — 6, Boys Tennis — 4, Girls Nordic — 4, Wrestling — 3, Boys
Basketball — 3, Boys Lacrosse — 3, Girls Golf — 2, Girls Lacrosse — 1,
Boys Nordic — 1.
Source: State association website

10. Cherry Creek (Greenwood Village, Colo.)
Total: 248
Titles:
Boys Tennis — 47, Girls Tennis — 39, Girls Swimming — 31, Football —
14, Boys Swimming — 14, Girls Golf — 11, Girls Lacrosse — 10, Baseball —
10, Spirit — 9, Boys Golf — 9, Boys Lacrosse — 8, Boys Soccer — 7,
Girls Volleyball — 6, Boys Cross Country — 5, Boys Gymnastics — 5, Girls
Cross Country — 4, Ice Hockey — 4, Gymnastics — 3, Field Hockey — 3,
Girls Soccer — 2, Girls Track — 2, ESports — 2, Boys Basketball — 1,
Girls Basketball — 1, Boys Wrestling — 1.
Source: School website

11. Edina (Minn.)
Total: 210
Titles:
Girls Tennis — 37, Boys Tennis — 25, Girls Swimming — 19, Boys Swimming
— 16, Boys Ice Hockey — 14, Girls Golf — 12, Boys Alpine Skiing — 10,
Girls Alpine Skiing — 10, Boys Golf — 10, Cheerleading — 8, Girls Ice Hockey — 5, Girls
Cross Country — 4, Boys Soccer — 4, Girls Gymnastics — 4, Boys
Basketball — 3, Boys Track — 3, Boys Badminton — 3, Boys Gymnastics — 2, Girls Soccer — 2,
Nordic Skiing — 2, Baseball — 2, Adaptive Floor Hockey — 2, Adaptive
Soccer — 2, Boys Cross Country — 2, Football — 6, Boys Lacrosse — 1, Girls Basketball — 1,
Robotics — 1.
Source: School website

T12. Jenks (Okla.)
Total: 207
Titles:
Boys Swimming — 23, Girls Tennis — 20, Football — 18, Boys Tennis — 17,
Girls Golf — 16, Girls Cross Country — 16, Boys Cross Country — 15,
Girls Swimming — 15, Girls Soccer — 10, Boys Soccer — 8, Girls Track and
Field — 8, Boys Golf — 8, Boys Track and Field — 8, Girls Basketball —
5, Baseball — 4, Cheerleading — 3, Slowpitch Softball — 1, Girls
Volleyball — 6, Boys Volleyball — 5, ESports — 1.
Source: State association website

T12. Christian Brothers Academy (Lincroft, N.J.)
Total: 207
Titles:
Boys Indoor Track Relays — 33, Boys Cross Country — 33, Boys Indoor
Track — 27, Boys Track — 28, Boys Tennis — 24, Boys golf — 16, Boys Swimming — 11, Boys Ice Hockey — 9, Boys
Soccer — 8, Boys Basketball — 8, Boys Rugby — 4, Boys Sailing — 3,
Baseball — 3.
Source: School website

T12. Bismarck (Bismarck, N.D.)
Total: 207
Titles: Volleyball — 2, Football — 10, Girls Golf — 1, Boys Cross Country — 20, Girls
Cross Country — 11, Boys Soccer — 5, Boys Tennis — 1, Girls Swimming — 13, Boys Basketball — 11, Girls Basketball — 2, Boys Wrestling — 45,
Dual Meet Wrestling — 19, Girls Wrestling — 2, Girls Dual Meet Wrestling — 3, Girls Ice Hockey — 1, Boys Ice Hockey — 1, Gymnastics — 4,
Baseball — 2, Softball — 1, Girls Tennis — 2, Boys Golf — 7, Girls
Soccer — 2, Boys Track — 35, Girls Track — 7.
Source: Western Dakota Association website

15. Albuquerque Academy (Albuquerque, N.M.)
Total: 203
Titles:
Boys Tennis — 28, Boys Swimming — 25, Girls Swimming — 25, Boys Track
and Field — 18, Boys Cross Country — 16, Girls Tennis — 13, Girls Soccer
— 11, Boys Golf — 12, Boys Soccer — 11, Boys Basketball — 10, Girls
Track and Field — 8, Girls Cross Country — 8, Girls Golf — 8, Wrestling —
5, Baseball — 4, Girls Volleyball — 1.
Source: State association website

16. St. Xavier (Louisville, Ky.)
Total: 202
Titles:
Boys Swimming — 61, Boys Tennis — 29, Boys Cross Country — 24, Boys
Golf — 21, Boys Soccer — 19, Boys Track and Field — 15, Football — 15,
Baseball — 9, Boys Basketball — 4, Boys Wrestling — 3, Boys Indoor Track
— 2.
Source: School website

T17. Campbell County (Gillette, Wyo.)
Total: 200
Titles:
Girls Cross Country — 22, Girls Swimming — 19, Boys Cross Country — 17,
Girls Basketball — 17, Boys Swimming — 16, Wrestling — 16, Boys
Basketball — 16, Boys Track and Field — 15, Girls Track and Field — 12,
Boys Tennis — 10, Girls Golf — 8, Girls Indoor Track — 7, Girls
Volleyball — 6, Girls Tennis — 4, Football — 4, Boys Golf — 4, Boys
Indoor Track — 3, Girls Soccer — 2, Boys Soccer — 1, Softball — 1.
Source: School website

T17. Mountain Brook (Birmingham, Ala.)
Total: 200
Titles:
Girls Tennis — 34, Boys Tennis — 29, Girls Cross Country — 27, Girls
Indoor Track and Field — 24, Boys Cross Country — 17, Girls Track and
Field — 14, Boys Golf — 10, Girls Golf — 10, Girls Volleyball — 7, Boys
Basketball — 6, Girls Swimming — 6, Girls Soccer — 5, Boys Indoor Track —
4, Football — 2, Boys Soccer — 1, Boys Swimming — 1, Boys Wrestling —
1.
Source: Alabama High School Football History

19. Carmel (Ind.)
Total: 198
Titles:
Girls Swimming — 40, Boys Swimming — 25, Girls Cross Country — 20, Boys
Cross Country — 18, Girls Soccer — 15, Boys Tennis — 15, Girls Tennis —
13, Football — 9, Boys Golf — 7, Boys Basketball — 5, Boys Track — 5,
Cheerleading — 6, Girls Golf — 4, Girls Lacrosse — 4, Boys Soccer — 4,
Softball — 2, Girls Track — 2, Volleyball — 1, Boys Lacrosse — 1, Unified Flag Football — 1, Girls
Basketball — 1.
Source: School website

20. Jesuit (Portland, Ore.)
Total: 195
Titles:
Boys Tennis — 23, Girls Tennis — 17, Girls Cross Country — 16, Boys
Soccer — 17, Girls Soccer — 16, Girls Swimming — 13, Boys Golf — 10,
Boys Swimming — 11, Girls Volleyball — 9, Boys Basketball — 7, Boys
Cross Country — 8, Football — 6, Girls Golf — 6, Girls Track — 7, Girls
Skiing — 4, Boys Track — 4, Coed Skiing — 4, Girls Lacrosse — 4, Boys
Lacrosse — 3, Boys Skiing — 3, Softball — 2, Baseball — 2, Girls
Basketball — 1, Cheerleading — 1, Boys Ice Hockey — 1.
Source: School website

T21. South Kingstown (Wakefield, R.I.)
Total: 193
Titles:
Girls Outdoor Track — 39, Boys Tennis — 20, Boys Outdoor Track — 20,
Girls Cross Country — 20, Boys Cross Country — 9, Girls Indoor Track —
9, Boys Basketball — 8, Football — 9, Girls Soccer — 8, Girls Swimming —
7, Gymnastics — 6, Boys Swimming — 6, Baseball — 4, Boys volleyball —
5, Boys Soccer — 4, Girls Lacrosse — 3, Wrestling — 3, Boys Ice Hockey —
2, Girls Tennis — 2, Girls Basketball — 2, Field Hockey — 1, Softball —
1, Boys Lacrosse — 1, Girls Ice Hockey — 1, Girls volleyball — 1, Boys
Indoor Track — 1, Unified Basketball — 1.
Source: Rhode Island High School Sports

T21. Salesianum (Wilmington, Del.)
Total: 193
Titles:
Boys Cross Country — 42, Boys Swimming — 41, Boys Soccer — 22, Boys
Track — 21, Boys Indoor Track — 15, Boys Lacrosse — 15, Boys Golf — 13,
Football — 8, Baseball — 7, Boys Basketball — 3, Boys Tennis — 2, Boys
Volleyball — 2, Boys Wrestling — 2.
Source: State association website

T23. St. Paul’s Episcopal (Mobile, Ala.)
Total: 189
Titles:
Girls Track and Field — 25, Girls Indoor Track — 23, Girls Tennis — 19,
Girls Cross Country — 19, Boys Track — 17, Girls Volleyball — 16, Boys
Tennis — 14, Boys Indoor Track — 12, Boys Golf — 11, Boys Cross Country —
9, Baseball — 6, Football — 5, Boys Swimming — 4, Girls Swimming — 4,
Girls Soccer — 2, Boys Soccer — 1, Girls Basketball — 1, Girls Golf — 1.
Source: Alabama High School Football History

T23. Champlain Valley Union (Hinesburg, Vt.)
Total: 189
Titles:
Boys Basketball — 1, Girls Basketball — 9, Boys Ice Hockey — 6, Girls
Ice Hockey — 1, Baseball — 8, Boys Lacrosse — 14, Girls Lacrosse — 4,
Football — 2, Field Hockey — 4, Boys Soccer — 21, Girls Soccer — 21,
Boys Tennis — 6, Girls Tennis — 14, Boys Alpine — 4, Boys Nordic — 8,
Girls Alpine — 5, Girls Nordic — 7, Gymnastics — 3, Boys Golf — 13,
Girls Golf — 2, Boys Cross Country — 7, Girls Cross Country — 21, Boys
Indoor Track — 2, Girls Indoor Track — 2, Boys Outdoor Track — 1, Girls
Outdoor Track — 2, Boys Volleyball — 4, Girls Volleyball — 2, Girls
Ultimate — 1
Source: State association website

25. Marist (Atlanta, Ga.)
Total: 188
Titles:
Girls Tennis — 28, Girls Cross Country — 25, Girls Swimming — 13, Boys
Swimming — 10, Boys Tennis — 19, Baseball — 14, Boys Cross Country — 13,
Girls Soccer — 12, Boys Golf — 11, Girls Volleyball — 10, Adapted Girls
Track and Field — 5, Girls Track — 5, Boys Track — 4, Adapted Boys
Track and Field — 4, Football — 3, Boys Basketball — 3, Girls Basketball
— 2, Fastpitch Softball — 2, Boys Soccer — 2, Wrestling — 2, Boys
Lacrosse — 1.
Source: State association website

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8 Steps to Strengthen Esports Recruitment in Higher Education

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September 4, 2025

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At Montgomery County Community College, we’ve seen this trend unfold firsthand. As an esports early adopter, our program has grown significantly over the years. Starting with 12 students when the program launched in spring 2020, we now have 170 participants in the program across our campuses. Our MCCC Mustangs eSports team recently won a fourth NJCAA esports title, making our program a top destination for community college recruits and esports fans in Pennsylvania and beyond.

For schools interested in growing their offering, here are eight steps to attract athletic talent and draw students into the program:

Invest in the latest tech: Developing a robust technology infrastructure is paramount to recruitment success. Student-athletes want to see top-of-the-line consoles, controllers, headsets and equipment that will help them reach their full potential. Gaming technology should be on its own LAN with a direct connection to high-speed internet to limit potentially disastrous interruptions during gameplay. Top-of-the-line computer systems should have 32-plus gigabytes of RAM, multiple terabytes of storage and the ability to support all the latest games.
Provide exciting and engaging viewership opportunities: Your technology investments should not stop at the gaming setups. Colleges need to make student-athletes feel like professionals by showcasing their talents for all to see through streaming services and in-person events. Establish a professional-looking streaming platform and give students opportunities to commentate on the performances. Invest in microphones, webcams, audio splitters and popular streaming platforms to elevate production values further. These streams will build buzz across campus and showcase your team’s talents to the public.

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Create engaging gaming spaces: Beyond the technology, higher education institutions should create compelling physical spaces in which esports teams can practice and compete. These areas should be highly visible to the rest of the school and be arranged in ways that facilitate in-person viewing. The facilities should give student-athletes a space to showcase their skills and build awareness of the program across campus. Also, a simple but often overlooked aspect of building an esports team is buying jerseys for student-athletes to provide the team with a unified look.
Hire top tech talent: Optimizing and maintaining esports facilities and equipment will require sophisticated technology talent. Like any sport, it is important to hire coaches and support staff with knowledge of the equipment required for competitive gameplay. Serious programs should also consider hiring IT staff with a gaming background to further support the program as it grows.
Build your social presence: Esports recruits almost always ask about the school’s social media following. Student-athletes want to make sure their talents will be captured and showcased on social media. This is one of the most important ways for student-athletes to build their personal brands and set themselves up for a potential career in esports. They want confidence that the school they play for will help them gain public awareness, build a following and cultivate a reputation in the sport.

Provide support for athletes: Becoming a top esports student-athlete requires time and training. Schools can make the rest of their lives easier by offering support. This can include free tutoring sessions, flexible class scheduling, extra meal plans and mentoring opportunities — anything that makes it easier for student-athletes to compete at their best.
Promote inclusivity: Esports are the most inclusive sport and should be positioned that way to prospective student-athletes. By removing barriers to entry and creating an environment of inclusivity, schools can broaden their pool of potential talent. When constructed in ways that promote diversity and inclusion, educators can create esports programs that are built to last. Not only will the program provide a safe space for students to socialize, compete, learn and grow, it will create a foundation for students to come together, build community and create a culture of belonging that improves overall student well-being.
Highlight career pathways: With careers available in game design, the business of gaming, esports coaching and more, the opportunities following graduation are seemingly endless. To attract esports talent, colleges should do all they can to prepare and provide pathways to these careers for their student-athletes. This can even include building esports production, promotion and management courses into a school’s curriculum.

Technology Is the Foundation for Growth

Laying a solid technology foundation is essential for any higher-education institution looking to develop a leading esports program. Without next-generation technology, your athletes won’t be able to compete at the highest levels, engagement will lag and recruits are unlikely to seriously consider your program. Esports programs are a legitimate attraction, proven to boost enrollment, and are worth the financial investment — leading to lasting value and enrichment for both the college and its students.

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