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Weekend High School Soccer Playoff Update

Weekend High School Soccer Playoff Update

Sr. defender Kalie Gibbs for Triad in their Metro Cup win vs Springfield Senators on March 12, 2018 While Friday sees the culmination of Missouri District playoffs, Illinois has both Regional and Sectional Finals going down. Saturday begins Sectional play in Missouri. So let’s look at what’s ahead with a Weekend High School Soccer Playoff Update.

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Will Your Student Athlete Soon Be Lettering in eSports?

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Will Your Student Athlete Soon Be Lettering in eSports?

American high schools in at least 15 states will be rolling out varsity eSports programs in 2018 thanks to a program spearheaded by PlayVS, a startup building online and offline infrastructure for high school eSports. The inaugural season begins in October 2018 with competition expected in three genres: multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games, fighting games, and sports games.

College Varsity Level

Varsity-level eSports programs have been active at the college level for a number of years, growing from just one program in 2014 at Robert Morris University in Illinois to more than 60 colleges and universities that currently offer “official” eSports programs. Currently, Variety.com estimates that “nearly 200 colleges in the U.S. and Canada are actively recruiting and offering scholarships to (eSports) players.”

Such offerings at both the college and high school levels engage a wide range of students in organized after-school activities, recognizes them through competitions and awards, offers thousands of dollars in scholarships at the collegiate level, and provides professional opportunities for eSports athletes during their school years and beyond.

In a recent article appearing on engadget.com, Mike Nealy, executive director of the Fiesta Bowl, explained that his perception of eSports and eSports participants changed dramatically after his organization hosted the sold-out Overwatch Collegiate Championship at Arizona State University earlier this year. “My perception was (of an) out-of-shape kid that’s eating Cheetos and playing a game, and can’t talk socially, and is a basket case athletically,” Nealy said. “No, these are normal kids. …This is just a different avenue. They’re smart, intelligent and very capable individuals that have found a niche and are doing something that they enjoy doing.”

  eSports Now a Sanctioned High School Sport

Earlier this spring, the National Federation of State High Schools, in partnership with PlayVS, announced that it would roll out eSports nationwide, adding video games such as League of Legends and Super Smash Bros to its list of more “traditional” sanctioned high school sports such as football, soccer, field hockey, swimming, and diving. As a result, sooner rather than later, we are seeing whole new class of high school athletes emerge, which is expected to act as a feeder program for college programs and further accelerate eSports growth.

At the high school level, eSports athletes will be able to build their own teams regardless of experience, gender, or age, and there will be no limit on how many teams a school can have.

There will be two seasons each school year, October through January and February through May.

eSports participants will represent their schools and compete for championships, with the potential to earn varsity letters playing their favorite video games competitively.

Matches will be played online using PlayVS’ platform, eventually leading to playoffs and a state championship.

Some playoff and championship games are expected to be played in front of live audiences.

No “shooter” style games of any kind will be allowed.

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Illinois Girls Soccer Playoffs

Illinois Girls Soccer Playoffs

The Waterloo Bulldogs celebrate as they receive their Class 2A Sectional Championship plaque following the win in PK’s over Triad on May 25, 2018 The post-season has reached the Round of 64 as Sectional Semifinals will be contested Tuesday with the Finals on Friday. For Missouri readers, the Sectionals in Illinois are the same as Sectionals in Missouri and the Super Sectionals that will be…

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Illinois High School Soccer Playoffs This Week

Illinois High School Soccer Playoffs This Week

Sr. Captain Austin Borri starts the attack in the scoreless match on September 30, 2019

The Illinois High School Soccer Playoffs continue with the Super Sectional in Class 1A while Class 2A and Class 3A begin Sectional play. Here’s a look at the area games this week. I’ll be taking in the 3A match between Edwardsville and O’Fallon on Tuesday. CLASS 1A SUPER SECTIONAL

at Breese Mater Dei Tue…

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Wednesday High School Soccer Playoffs

Wednesday High School Soccer Playoffs

Jr. Megan Woll for Edwardsville goes in on So. Sydney Beach of Triad

A full slate of games today across all classes in Missouri as well as a pair of Class 2 Sectional semifinals in Illinois. The broad schedule was driven by weather with a pair of games interrupted before completion and one postponed in advance.

In Illinois, the Triad Knights are the sole survivor with Waterloo having been…

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Illinois and Missouri Large School Soccer Playoffs

Illinois and Missouri Large School Soccer Playoffs

Anna Walsh battles for a 50/50 ball for Summit at St. Joe on March 24, 2017

The Rockwood Summit Falcons opened the Class 3 Sectionals today by beating top-ranked St. Joseph 1-0 at home. The goal was scored by Anna Walsh (SLU) on a free kick that went in off her club teammate Emma Puricelli’s hands as she attempted to push it over the bar. The Falcons had lost 3-0 to St. Joseph a month ago.

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Tuesday High School Soccer Playoff Updates

Tuesday High School Soccer Playoff Updates

Columbia Eagles win 3-0 against Edwardsville Tigers in Metro Cup action March 14, 2019

Illinois playoffs resume today and I’m headed to Althoff to take in a pair of Class 1 Sectional semifinal games that feature Mater Dei v Althoff followed by Columbia v Marquette. With coffee before hand at The Abbeywhere I’ll get caught up on my game reports from Monday’s matches, so don’t despair those of you…

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Illinois High School Soccer Playoffs Update

Illinois High School Soccer Playoffs Update

The Illinois High School Soccer Playoffs continue with Sectionals in Class 1A while Class 2A and Class 3A begin Regional play. Here’s a look at the area games this week. I’ll be taking in Althoff’s semifinal match against Breese Central tonight although my weekend is booked with the Missouri State Cup tournament.

I’ll update this report with scores and stories as they become available

Class 1A

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Belleville West and Waterloo in Super Sectional Matches

Belleville West and Waterloo in Super Sectional Matches

The Belleville West Maroon starters enter the field for the Sectional Final against Edwardsville on May 22, 2018 A pair of area teams have advanced to the Quarterfinal round of the Illinois High School soccer playoffs. Both teams won their first ever Sectional title last week and will hope to continue to break new ground for their programs with tonight’s matches. I’ve got details below for…

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Weekend High School Soccer Playoffs

Weekend High School Soccer Playoffs

So. Liesl Whitener turns upfield in Althoff’s Sectional semifinal win over Marquette on May 15, 2018

The Final Four for Illinois Class 1A gets underway this evening while Class 2A and 3A is at the Sweet Sixteen stage. Saturday are the Quarterfinals for Missouri Class 3 and Class 4 so we are down to a very select group. Here’s what is happening for your Weekend High School Soccer Playoffs.…

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Friday Means Illinois Soccer Playoffs

Friday Means Illinois Soccer Playoffs

Viktoria Johnson directs the Granite City defense during a match against Belleville East on April 18, 2017 A big day on the East side today where the majority of the playoff action will take place, weather permitting. Columbia, who lost to Alton Marquette in the Sectional Finals last year, hosts Althoff tonight in the Class 1A Illinois Soccer playoffs. Alton Marquette is no longer an obstacle…

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Illinois High School Soccer Playoff Schedules

Illinois High School Soccer Playoff Schedules

Collinsville Kahoks, Super-Sectional winners on May 31, 2016 The schedules have been released for the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) playoffs across all three classes. I have the schedules broken down by Class below and are being added to my St. Louis Soccer calendar (also in sidebar of the website now) [table] CLASS 3A Time, Class, Match, Location/Result Tue., May 16, 4:30 pm, (1)…

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Collinsville Kahoks Play For Final Four Spot Today

Collinsville Kahoks Play For Final Four Spot Today

Jr Emily Holten (#11) accepts congratulations following her goal vs Alton late in the first period on May 21, 2016

The Collinsville Kahoks play in an Illinois Super-Sectional (or Quarterfinal as most organizations call it) this afternoon with hopes of returning the the Illinois Girls Soccer State Final Four.

The team will face Lincoln Way North today at 4:30 pm at Joliet Central. A 20 mile drive…