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Bentonville School District to offer esports teams
Jul 17, 2019
By Dave Perozek
BENTONVILLE -- Bentonville is one of numerous Arkansas school districts taking the plunge into online video games as a sanctioned high school activity.
The School Board voted 6-0 on Tuesday to establish esports programs at Bentonville High and West High schools following a presentation on the topic by school officials.
Esports is organized, competitive online gaming between individuals or teams. The Arkansas Activities Association approved esports as a new activity for the state in January. More than 100 schools in Arkansas started esports in the spring, said Bentonville athletic director Scott Passmore.
Other big districts in Northwest Arkansas -- including Springdale, Rogers and Fayetteville -- either have adopted or are preparing to adopt esports as well, Passmore said.
To continue learning about the growth of esports in high schools, visit the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
Connor Flannigan, Fayetteville wide receiver, Saturday, July 14, 2018, during the second finals game against Broken Arrow in the Southwest Elite 7 on 7 Showcase at Shiloh Christian's Champions Stadium.
Photo by Ben Goff
Prep standouts take the field this weekend
Jul 11, 2019
By Dudley E. Dawson
One of my favorite work weekends of the summer arrives Friday and Saturday with the annual Southwest Elite Classic 7-on-7.
It's a good time to check out the flavor of local high school teams. Usually, a few Razorback prospects are on hand at fields at Shiloh Christian, Springdale and Fayetteville high schools.
While it may not be 11-on-11 football, it serves a purpose, per Shiloh Christian head coach Jeff Conaway.
To finish reading this article and others like it, check out the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.