Esports was approved as a sport at Spruce Mountain High School in June 2020.
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During pandemic, esports growing fast in Maine schools as comforting team play
A group of three seniors at Messalonskee High School in Oakland are debuting an esports team this spring, as interest in the virtual sport skyrockets across the state.
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Deering sweeps Spruce Mountain to win first high school esports state title
The Rams team of Mick Fennessy, Ian Sullivan and Connor Eide didn’t lose a game all season to help Deering win a state title in Rocket League.
Posted inMaine, Sports, Varsity Maine
Maine high schools embrace video games as competitive sports
Esports have surged in popularity worldwide over the past five years or so, and this fall they have debuted as a varsity sport in Maine.
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Spruce Mountain gamers competing for school through esports
Phoenix challenging other esports teams throughout state and are even planning a scrimmage with a school with Alaska.
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Esports approved for Spruce Mountain
RSU 73 directors approve esports, but there is concern it will detract participants from physical activity. Also, funding is being sought for tennis court improvements.
Posted inLocal Sports, Maine colleges, Sports
CMCC esports shut down during pandemic, but the games aren’t over
Central Maine Community College is holding a Fortnite event this week, and the program is already looking ahead to its second year.
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Thomas College esports team plays at high levels one year later
The Thomas esports team now boasts 28 members and a national ranking as No. 8 in the game Magic the Gathering.
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CMCC unveils new esports arena, esports management program
Central Maine Community College will be one of 140 schools competing in National Association of Collegiate Esports.
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Central Maine Community College getting in the esports game
The world of video games has exploded past the days of staying up until 4 a.m. playing Call of Duty missions, or bringing the Celtics to the Finals in NBA 2K only to realize you have school in four hours. Today, video games, or esports, are a billion-dollar industry with, according to the National Association […]