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Oklahoma Esports League Joins HSEL Premier Competitive Feeder System
Generation Esports, home of Gaming Concepts and the High School Esports League (HSEL), and the Oklahoma Esports League (OESL) have partnered to provide students additional competitive opportunities across state, regional and national levels of play.
This partnership connects OESL to a competitive feeder system announced in early August that will elevate OESL state champions to the prestigious HSEL Premier League in the Spring. This initiative offers athletes the chance to secure a spot at the HSEL Nationals, creating a structured pathway from state to regional to national competitions. Top performers will have the opportunity to showcase their talents on a national stage, attract attention from college scouts, and receive increased support from their scholastic community.
OESL Co-Owner Evan Lockhart: “[We’re] thrilled to join Generation Esports, the premier national league that aims to bring esports, gaming concepts, and education to all. We look forward to a long, prosperous partnership with this organization. This partnership will significantly elevate our local esports communities by providing greater exposure and opportunities. It will also enhance the resources available for training and development, ensuring that players and coaches can compete at higher levels. As the premier league in Oklahoma, OESL has always strived to lead the way in fostering talent and promoting competitive gaming. By joining forces with Generation Esports, we are confident that our mission will reach new heights. This collaboration will solidify our status as the top esports league in the state, providing unparalleled support and growth for our participants.”
In addition to competitive advancements, Generation Esports and OESL will help expand access and awareness to opportunities to engrain esports curriculum into the classroom throughout the state of Oklahoma. Integrating students’ passion for esports and gaming with traditional STEM and CTE subjects, Gaming Concepts has become the #1 selling scholastic gaming curriculum in the United States. The program not only boosts attendance rates and grade point averages but also includes evidence-based "Mental Health Moments" designed to offer students preventative mental health support.
Mason Mullenioux, CEO of Generation Esports, stated, “At Generation Esports, we believe in the transformative power of gaming to enhance education. We are thrilled to partner with OESL to elevate the level of high school esports excellence they have established in Oklahoma. The two-fold, holistic approach through competition and Gaming Concepts courses will lead to improved academic engagement and provide crucial preventative mental health support for students. This partnership will not only boost competitive play but also ensure that students receive a well-rounded, future-ready education.”
This initiative sets a new benchmark for high school esports as it will provide unparalleled opportunities for student-athletes to excel both academically and competitively, ensuring they are well-prepared for future success.
About Generation Esports & HSEL Known for championing the positive impact of video games in educational settings, Generation Esports leads the charge in scholastic gaming. It has nurtured a thriving community through its high school and middle school esports leagues. Its commitment to education extends through Gaming Concepts courses, which enrich students' understanding of gaming, technology, and digital well-being.
About Oklahoma Esports League
Established in 2018, the Oklahoma Esports League (OESL), is the premiere esports league in the state of Oklahoma for both middle school and high school. With a goal of helping students across the state succeed at the highest level, the OESL hosts tournaments and competitions in several genres including, but not limited to, fighters, MOBA, real time strategy, sports games and first person shooters. High school competitors in the OESL have gone on to earn scholarships and compete in collegiate programs across the nation. Encouragement and support to succeed, both hallmarks of the OESL experience, inspire high school students to up their game in all areas of life.
Visit generationesports.com and oesl.org for more information.