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Open to all high schools who love esports 💫 💛 @JoinGenEsports 🔱
Joined February 2014
Open the way! 👐. The regular season for July's HSEL Summer Open is underway, but you haven't missed your chance to compete!!. 🔸 $75k+ in prizes for series.🔸 100% free entry.🔸 Open to all high school students. #HSELSO
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Most people who want esports at their school have the wrong approach. Here are some sure-fire tips to get esports at your school! 🧵. #HSELFM
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Back for another year, the annual HSEL Nationals 2023 returns for the 2022-2023 scholastic esports competitive season! 💫. But this year, we've elevated this tournament to a whole new level. 👉 #Nationals2023
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This June, HSEL Nationals 2024 returns as the finale to the 2023-2024 scholastic esports competitive season! 🌄. Featuring the best in high school esports, this season culminates into a grand celebration of student achievement. Are you ready?.
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That’s a wrap! 🎬. Thank you to everyone who made this year’s Nationals so special!. Onwards and upwards! ⏩
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🚨🚨𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧🚨🚨. An amazing line-up of Casters for #HSELNationals24 presented by @oakley this weekend at @HyVeeArena during @MidwestFestGG with @esports_foundry, @EsportsUGaming, @collegiatesmg, & @leveluparenagg!. #Valorant.@samtalkz @zhobiiiii @ClutchKeyGG
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HSEL 🤝 @GhostGaming. Excited for this collaboration with a pro team aiming to support high school esports! 👻. #GoingGhost
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📢GIVEAWAY TIME📢.Our community has been amazing this month so we felt like doing something little to give back, hope this really helps one of you out!.Giveaway:
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@JakeSucky The kids are playing their hearts out. ♥️ At this point, that was @MMHSMarauders 150th round of Valorant just on day one. The students flew in from San Diego on the red eye, got to the hotel late, and wound up playing more hours of VAL than they had hours of sleep.😴 . They are
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We are building 25 esports labs for high schools across the country. and your school could be one! . Apply Here: Full Video:
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Take note from @UNIT5eSports, everyone!. Now, this is the support for high school esports we love to see 💖
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THIS IS IT! 🗣️. June 7-9, #HSELNationals24 kicks off live in Kansas City! 🏆. The best teams in the nation will battle it out, and so much more! 🎁. Visit for more details.
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Currently trying to put together a YouTube video about the top high school esports labs in the country. Any help tagging schools you know of that have an esports lab is much appreciated 🙏.
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DAY ZERO ✅. Lookin’ forward to catching everyone bright and early tomorrow morning for the start of the KC HSEL Nationals! 🫡
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The following schools have qualified for #HSELNationals 2024 live in Kansas City at #MWF24. Rocket League -.Putnam Science Academy, CT (@EsportsPSA .Prosper HS, TX (@PHSEagleEsports).Washington Connections, WA (@ConnectionsAcad). VALORANT -.Hebron High School (@hebronesports) 🧵.
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Who in esports deserves a round of applause? Tag ‘em! ❤️. 👏. 👏 👏. 👏 👏. 👏 🥺 👏. 👏 👏. 👏 👏.
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With the growth of #esports at the high school level, more and more colleges are beginning to understand the importance of offering an esports program as a tool to recruit top talent. #hsel #news #education #college #highschool.
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We are doing an @ASUSUSA giveaway to celebrate the HSEL Finals matches being played on Twitch this week!. Enter Here:
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Number 1 seed @EsportsPSA was crowned the #RocketLeague 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 at #HSELNationals24 presented by @oakley during @MidwestFestGG at @HyVeeArena! . #LiftTheTident. @JoinGenEsports @esports_foundry @collegiatesmg.@EsportsUGaming
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Special guest student casters from @WACAEsports behind the production booth with @hsel_david for the Grand Finals between @WWHS_Esports and @EsportsPSA. Collat. & Vic. #HSELNationals24
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📢 BIG NEWS for Michigan high school esports!. @MiHSEF is teaming up with us to create a competitive feeder system and expand educational opportunities. Michigan state champs will now have a direct bid to HSEL Premier! 🏆. Learn more about it! 👇🏽.
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Week 3 of HSEL Premier Power Rankings are in! 📊. Let’s see how the teams are shaping up this season:
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If all else fails — try, try again ✨. This high school never knew when to quit. Now? They're a thriving Valorant powerhouse in our league!. #HSELFM
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The results are in! 📊. Week 4 of HSEL Premier Power Rankings have arrived.
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If we hit 5k followers by the end of the day, I'll attempt a back flip. .
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𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨. 🕹️. 𝗢𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲, we prepare space for school teams to compete in other leagues when they come to events to compete. This is the way, and we love it! We do it for the students and educators! #InThisTogether . Congratulations
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What’s an ESSENTIAL skill all gamers need? 🤝.
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What game has had the BIGGEST impact on esports?.
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Coaches: The unsung heroes of esports that drive the industry forward 🏆. This year, we're taking a moment to recognize one truly exceptional high school coach as our coach of the year!. 🔸 May 13-15.🔸 #HSELCotY
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Forfeits are a thing of the past! We are very excited to be rolling out our new queue system, just in time for the Spring Major. Find out how our queue system makes it easier for teams to play their weekly matches! #hsel #esports #education #technology.
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The #1 league for high school esports is back! 🍂. Whether you’re seeking something fresh or familiar, this fall season has something best suited for your team.
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Enter our giveaway to win a @RespawnProducts reclinable gaming chair. Just click the link below!. . #esports #gaminglife #gamingchair #highschool
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Very proud of our students holding their own in today's Showmatch and grateful to our friends at @Brawlhalla for the experience! 🤜🤛. You can catch them in action at this year's HSEL Nationals 2023!! 👇.
Today, at 1pm ET, we have a very special Showmatch Stream. Winners of the Fall'22 and Spring'23 High School Esports League @HSELesports Brawlhalla Majors will be taking on challengers from chat. These Champs defeated ~1,000 players to earn their spots, can they defeat you too?🤔.
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Meet Pele Boupha (@PeelBoupha) — player for the @LakeBraddockVal Valorant team — and nominee for this year's HSEL MVP! 👑. Excelling in.🔸 Esports achievements.🔸 Academic excellence.🔸 Community involvement. Boupha is a name you'll want to remember for #HSELNationals!. #HSELMVP
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What's a red flag in gaming? We'll start! 🚩. When they prefer "e-sports" over "esports". 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩.
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We stopped at @ThompsonESports to build an esports lab today! 2 down, 23 to go! #hselroadshow
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New merch inbound! 🎉. In celebration of this year's HSEL Nationals, we've opened preorders for our latest merch line!. 👉
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The Summer Challenge finals have arrived! 🎉. Here's your roadmap to catch some of the best high school esports this summer! ⬇.
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The 2020 HSEL Fall Major is here with up to $40,000 in scholarships up for grabs! Start registering your rosters for the upcoming season today! Registration closes Sept. 27th, but I mean. why wait? Click the link below to get started!
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Calling all high schoolers! The HSEL is hosting a @CriticalOpsGame tournament! Register now: #hsel.
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WELCOME TO THE ARENA. It is here we will witness who will #LiftTheTrident at #HSELNationals24 presented by @oakley 🔱.
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Big win for scholastic esports!! 👑. How would you feel if #LeagueOfLegends were added to our game rotation?.
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Let's spring into action! 🍃. The HSEL Spring Major returns with 8 weeks of regular-season competition, all building towards a national experience in 2023!. Assemble your team and get started with registration today! ⬇. #HSELSM
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Bringing BIG things to Texas 🤠. While in Houston to build an esports lab at @NSSH_Mustangs, the #HSELRoadshow team chatted with Behavior Specialist @misterwhybother to understand how impactful these programs can be for students. 📺:
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Things are falling into place! 🍂. This fall season will no doubt be our best yet — and there's little in the way of YOU experiencing it firsthand. 👇.
We’re excited to share an official partnership with @JoinGenEsports, adding #SmashBrosUltimate, #MarioKart 8 Deluxe, and #Splatoon3 to their competitive offerings for the High School Esports League this fall season.
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"We began the year with roughly 53 kids enrolled into esports, then one week later we reached 80+," said Anthony Davis, Director of Student Learning at @HugotonEagles. "The only reason some of our students are coming to school is so they can go to esports class and practice."
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📢REGISTER YOUR HIGH SCHOOL FOR ESPORTS📢.🔴Chose from 11 titles to compete in.🔴Get your team registered by October 11th.🔴Preseason runs 9/21- 10/11 (optional).🔴Regular season starts 10/12.🔴Compete for up to $30,000 in scholarships.Learn more:
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Nothing like a good pop-off 💥. You all came through with some of the best post-game celebrations — but who did it best? 🤔. Cast your votes & submit your own in the comments or tag us & use the hashtag #HSELHighlights to be featured in future polls!. #HSELSM22 | #HSELHighlights
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Spring Major prizing is HUGE, and people are starting to pay attention!. High school esports is starting to get serious, friends.
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The grind led them to this moment! 💥. Here’s a preview of @VHHSAth, one of the top teams that qualified for Nationals!. #HSELNationals
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This spring, just over 5⃣2⃣0⃣0⃣students are receiving a playoff experience in either the HSEL, MSEL, or Youth Winner's Circle playoffs that start next week🤯. Best of luck to all our competitors!.
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We're thrilled to be partnered with Varsity Esports Foundation in our joint goal of enriching students' lives through competitive gaming. Thanks to donations to VEF, they have been able to provide over $200,000 in grants and scholarships in 2019 alone!.
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Gamers be like poggers this poggers that but never make pogress climbing ranks.
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Congratulations to the #HSEL Coach of the Year Finalists of the 2023-2024 school year! 🎉. These finalists were chosen out of hundreds of nominations from all over North America. Coach of the Year winner will be awarded at #HSELNationals24 in Kansas City on June 7-9! 🏆
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We're falling for this season in a major way! 🍂. Here are the latest updates for our scholastic and youth leagues coming this 2023 fall season. 👉
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Things are falling into place! 🍂. This fall, we've introduced new additions to our roster of games, collection of events, and much more to ensure that it's one to remember.
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Get those fantasy brackets ready! 😈. Today, we're pumped to reveal the group stages for HSEL Nationals 2023!. 👉
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127 Teams. 1 Champion. Introducing: HSEL Homeroom. Tune in every Tuesday at 7pm EST.
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Collegiate esports better watch out! 🔥. Former HSEL competitor Brendan "@patttyrl" Sullivan has made quite the name for himself as he launches his esports career at @ZipsEsports!
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Would your school love to build an esports lab, but lacks the resources? Through our Build an Esports Lab campaign, we will be building 25 esports labs at under-resourced schools across the country. Applications are open now! Learn more:
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If we hit 5k followers by the end of the day, I'll attempt a back flip. .
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Makin' plays in and out of the game! 🌠. Introducing Matthew Biendara — high school Rocket League captain and nominee for this year's HSEL MVP!. Nominated for his.🔸 Esports achievements.🔸 Extraordinary leadership.🔸 Community involvement. #HSELMVP
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What's that special motivation that fuels your drive to compete in esports? 🏆.
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Make sure you tune in to our Nationals Grand Finals today sponsored by @OpTicGaming! Watch as High Schools across the nation compete for a chance at a $50k prize pool.
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Here's something we don't see every day! 😱. Compton Early College High School (@ComptonUnified) may have one of the most professional setups we've seen!
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For all the marbles! 🏆. Only two teams per game remain as we conclude the #HSELSM & see who are the nation's best at high school esports!. 🔸 4/25 - Vanguard.🔸 4/26 - Valorant.🔸 4/27 - Rocket League.🔸 4/28 - Rainbow Six Siege.🔸 4/29 - Halo Infinite.
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To empower play and learning around the world, HSEL and @NASEFedu join forces. 📚. With the unification of NASEF and HSEL, teachers and students everywhere can look forward to the best of both worlds for education and competitive esports.
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The main stage and pit for #HSELNationals24 presented by @oakley is getting ready to host 40 #HSEL school teams and 128+ scholar-athletes in preparation for finding the 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗣𝗨𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 in #RocketLeague, #Valorant, #Brawlhalla, & #SSBU
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Generation Esports and @TheNAECAD are partnering to enhance the K-12 esports experience. 🤝. The goal is to strengthen the K-12 esports space and provide stability to the role of esports coach. Learn more! 👇🏽.
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Esports + High School . This Fall Major you can win up to 💰$30,000💰 in scholarships!. Registration closes on October 11th. Season starts October 12th. Learn more about the season here:
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Perks of being so close to HQ? 🌟. We become the personal paparazzi for the local students on YOUR team!. Stick around for our recap of Bishop Ward’s visit to @JoinGenEsports!
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THANK YOU @MidwestFestGG! HSEL Nationals will now be referred to as "HSEL McNationals" 🍔.
The most iconic “M” finds its way to #MWF24🎡 !! 🎉. With EVERY single entry badge to Midwest Fest, comes an incredible free gift from our partners @McDonalds 🍟.The largest Creator & Gaming event in the Midwest just got BIGGER!
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What’s a game we NEED to add to our spring league? 🍃.
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Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you have an awesome holiday filled with lots of delicious food.
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STOP. READ. THANK ME LATER. We are building 25 esports labs at high schools and this is your opportunity to be in the running for one. Step 1. Watch the video.Step 2. Message your favorite teacher.Step 3. Apply: #GGWP #hsel #esports #highschool
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Nationals. Starts. TONIGHT! 👏. Rainbow Six Siege and Halo fans are in for a treat, as the top teams in the nation will duke it out for the championship. 🏆🥊. Round 1 starts tonight! .🔹R6 - 7:30 PM ET ( .🔹Halo - 7:30 PM ET (
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Paid someone on Fiverr $50 to make a Christmas card featuring our fearless leader, this is what we got. Happy Holidays gamers!
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Registration for our Winter Open season is officially open! It's important to not that registration is open to ALL high school students regardless of whether you're a free agent or part of an existing #HSEL club.
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Does natural talent or hard work carry a player more? 💪.
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