Esports - SDPB State Championship Coverage

What are Esports? SDPB talked with players, coaches, and the SDHSAA during the inaugural Esports State Tournament to learn more about this rapidly growing sport.

The inaugural SDHSAA state Esports state tournament took place from Aberdeen Central this weekend. More than thirty teams were represented. Here are the results in each category for the event.

The first ever state sanctioned Esports tournament got underway on Friday, February 14th, from Aberdeen Central high school. More than 30 schools are represented at the inaugural event.

From the sidelines to the spotlight, Bruce Kleinsasser has been a driving force in South Dakota’s competitive cheer and dance scene. He was there when it all came together—helping sanction the sport and elevate it across the state. A two-time South Dakota Cheer Coach of the Year, he joins Craig Mattick on this edition of In Play.