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Game On: Edge Esports Invites All Coastal Bend High School Gamers To Join Team
The EDGE Esports Foundation just got an amazing local spotlight – KRIS 6 News aired a fantastic segment on our Competitive Esports Program, highlighting our tryouts, new coach, and the transformative opportunities we’re bringing to Coastal Bend middle school and high school gamers!
KRIS 6 Captures the Action
Sports Director Larissa Liska and the KRIS-TV team visited us during the exciting first day of tryouts, where teens were going head-to-head in Super Smash Bros. and Fortnite.
The story featured insightful interviews with our brand-new Gaming Coach Stephen “Solarith” Peterson – the retired Halo pro who competed alongside Tyler “Ninja” Blevins and other legends – as well as Team Captain Kannon Cisneros, and the Founder and Head Coach of EDGE Esports, Rachel Lebowitz.
Coach Peterson shared his journey from the early days of esports to seeing it become a mainstream phenomenon with million-dollar prizes and diverse career paths (from production to cyber security).
Kannon opened up about how the program has helped him make friends, get more social, and dive deeper into the games he loves.
And Rachel emphasized EDGE’s mission to provide underserved teens with esports, STEM education, leadership training, and real-world skills.
Celebrating Our Achievements
The news piece also celebrated EDGE’s recent achievements: top placements at state championships, tournaments across Texas, and invitations to events like DreamHack Dallas.
At EDGE, it’s more than just gaming – it’s also about building confidence, character, college readiness – and yes, even potential college scholarships!
A Heartfelt Thank You
A massive thank you to Larissa Liska and KRIS 6 for this enthusiastic coverage. It perfectly captures why we’re passionate about growing esports right here in Corpus Christi and inviting all middle school and high school students in the Coastal Bend to join the program.
Watch the full story here: Game On: EDGE Esports Invites All Coastal Bend High School Gamers to Join Team
There’s Still Time to Join Us!
Tryouts continue on Saturday, Jan. 10 and Sunday, Jan. 11 at Cotten’s Collectibles (one of our amazing sponsors!).
If you’re a middle school or high school gamer ready to level up with pro coaching, sign up today! Spots are limited.
Read our Tryouts article to register and learn more.
The future of esports in the Coastal Bend is bright – and it’s just getting started!
Want to join the EDGE Esports team?
Learn about TRYOUTS here.
The EDGE Esports Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving students ages 12-18 who attend a public school, private school, charter school, or homeschool within the Coastal Bend area.