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WYMT

https://www.wymt.com/content/sports/Bringing-more-hardware-to-Wolfe-County-509719221.html

https://www.wymt.com/content/sports/Wolfe-Countys-Tim-Evans-Clay-Countys-Jamie-Gilbert-earn-KHSAA-Coach-of-the-Year-honors-563807681.html

Bluegrass Sports Nation

https://bluegrasssportsnation.com/wolfe-county-esports-team-1-in-state/ (Spring 2019)

https://bluegrasssportsnation.com/wolfe-county-e-sports-team-4-18-19/ (Spring 2019)

http://bluegrasssportsnation.com/wolfe-county-esports-team-finishes-regular-season/ (Fall 2019)

https://bluegrasssportsnation.com/wolfe-county-esports-excels-in-state-khsaa-playoffs/Fall 2019

Sports View America

http://www.sportsviewamerica.com/2019/05/01/high-school-sports-esports-has-made-its-way-to-eastern-kentucky/ (Spring 2019)

http://www.sportsviewamerica.com/2019/12/23/high-school-sports-the-wolfe-county-high-school-esports-team-recently-finished-the-regular-season/ (Fall 2019)

Kentucky School Board Association

https://www.ksba.org/esports.aspx

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E-Sports has made its way to eastern Kentucky! Wolfe County High School is proud to offer E-Sports as a competitive activity . E-Sports has recently been sanctioned by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) and will start its inaugural season with the game League of Legends and follow with Rocket league in the spring of 2019. League of Legends is a fast-paced, competitive online game that blends the speed and intensity of an RTS with RPG elements. Two teams of powerful champions, each with a unique design and playstyle, battle head-to-head across multiple battlefields and game modes. With an ever-expanding roster of champions, frequent updates and a thriving tournament scene, League of Legends offers endless replay-ability for players of every skill level.

E-sports officially stands for electronic sports, not to be confused with video games, because it’s much more than that. What sets it apart is the level of organized competitive gameplay between teams and it’s own strict set of rules and guidelines. E-sports is about teamwork, communication, strategic thinking and leadership — in all the same ways that traditional sports are and then some.

Today, E-Sports is growing exponentially with 400 million fans worldwide who repeatedly pack out arenas. A recent survey shows that 72% of American teens play video games regularly. Currently, there are 200 colleges and universities offering almost 10 million dollars in scholarships. Establishing E-Sports in high school enables students to do what they love and provides them with additional opportunities to earn scholastic recognition. Colleges in Kentucky that currently offer E-Sports include: Western Kentucky University, University of Pikeville, Campbellsville University, and Brescia University.

Spring 2019 Update: The Wolfe County High School Esports team has brought home another KHSAA sate semi-finalist trophy. The Wolves Blue League of Legends team finished the regular season ranked 4^thin the state with an impressive 14-4 record. They made a great run in the playoffs, but unfortunately fell to a very good Scott County team in the Final Four. The marks the second time the Wolves have made it to the KHSAA state playoffs semi-finals.