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SEWARD, NE — The Leyton Warriors finished in the runner-up spot in Rocket League at the state esports tournament at Concordia University.
Monday, November 22nd 2021, 6:47 PM CST
Leyton’s esports team claimed runner-up in the 12-team Rocket League tournament on Saturday, Nov. 20. Photo Courtesy: Leyton Public Schools
SEWARD, NE — The Leyton Warriors finished in the runner-up spot in Rocket League at the state esports tournament at Concordia University.
The Warriors were the third-seed in a 12-team bracket. All of Leyton’s contests in the tournament were best 3-out-of-5.
Leyton received a bye in the first round and defeated Wynot 3-0 to advance to the semifinals.
The semifinals and championships were held at Concordia University in Seward, Neb. over the weekend. In its semifinal match, the Warriors took down the 2 seed East Butler 3-2.
In the championship, Leyton took on top-seeded Silver Lake.
Silver Lake won the match 3-1 to send Leyton home with silver medals.
Leyton competes in Division 4 for esports. What division a school is in is based off the size of the school.
Tournaments and championships are organized through the Nebraska Schools esports Association (NSeSA).
About 50 schools across the state are a part of the NSeSA. Other panhandle schools who compete in esports include Bayard, Gering and Ogallala.
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