Esports competitions are coming to high schools across the U.S.

Esports competitions are coming to high schools across the U.S. and the first season starts this fall. Yes, being a varsity competitive gamer will soon be a thing—and considering over 200 colleges now offer esports scholarships—it’s an extracurricular activity that could boost teens’ transcripts. PlayVS is exclusively teaming up with the NFHS, which is “essentially the NCAA of high school sports and activities,” to create an infrastructure for the new sport. Need any more proof that esports is leveling up? (Variety, TechCrunch)