Plymouth High School starts an Esports team

PLYMOUTH, Ind. - Plymouth High School is starting their first Esports program. 

Already established at a Jr. High level, Plymouth is extending this program to their high school as a sphere for kids to engage and build social connections in the world through online gaming. 

In fact, according to The Harvard International Review, the emerging recognition of Esports as a competitive sport, attracts "lucrative corporate sponsorship," and for high school students, this means potential scholarship opportunities for college. 

The University of California in Irvine offers $1,000-$6,000 per year in their Division I program, whereas Illinois Tech offers $5,000 per year. 

In the 2023-2024 school year, Plymouth High School will form a "club" team under the Indiana Esports network and next year aim to be a full member of the league. 

A grant has provided funds for new equipment as well as two coaches, also part of the I.T. staff, Andrew Senff and Evan Johnson. 

ABC57's Gordy Young spoke with one of the coaches, Andrew Senff, to discuss what an Esports team looks like at their high school.