A Sheboygan high school ESports team has been crowned state champions.
Sheboygan North’s varsity Fortnite team outlasted teams from Chippewa Falls and Grafton to be crowned champs in the 100-team competition.
North High set the place with 90 points while Chippewa Falls finished in second with 86, and Grafton in third with a mark of 62 points.
The North Fortnite team is comprised of team members Alexander Hernandez, Owen Hornickel, Ethan Roehrborn, and Jett Beninghaus with Vince Nienhaus who served as the team’s alternate.
Sheboygan North esports features more than 60 students competing in games including Rocket League, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and more.
Esports allows student-athletes to compete during the fall, winter, or spring seasons. Esports athletes are also held to the same academic standards as any student-athlete competing for any team as part of Sheboygan North athletics.
Within the Sheboygan Area School District, Sheboygan South and Warriner High Schools also compete in esports.
