Esports
The East St. Louis Esports program provides a supportive and inclusive environment where students can train, compete, and pursue their passion for gaming. The Unified Flyers proudly represent our school on a national level, participating in various tournaments and leagues.
Currently, we field a team in the Special Olympics Unified East Region for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and we are excited to kick off our third season starting the week of February 12th. This year, we are also expanding our competition lineup to include Street Fighter 6.
We invite you to cheer on the team and be part of an incredible season. Your support makes a difference—see you at the matches!
Esports Arena
Students have a dedicated space at the high school where they can practice, compete, review gameplay, and enjoy time with teammates after school. Our facility is equipped with high-performance gaming PCs and the latest gaming consoles, providing an exciting and engaging environment for all participating students.
Honors
The Unified Champions athletes have been recognized as a 2023 ESPN Honor Roll School.
About the Coaches
The East St. Louis Senior High Esports coaches are dedicated to the growth and development of their players, fostering both individual skill and team success. Our coaching approach is tailored to each player's needs while aligning with the overall goals of the team, ensuring a balanced and effective training experience.
Players train with their coaches and teammates for 3-4 hours each week, engaging in structured practice sessions. Coaches guide players through game footage analysis, helping them develop strategies to enhance their performance. Training focuses on key areas such as individual mechanics, team coordination, strategy, and competitive mindset. Players also have the opportunity to scrimmage with and against their teammates to refine their skills in a collaborative and competitive environment.
Head Coaches:
đšī¸ Ernest Tillman
ernest.tillman@estl189.com
618-646-3336
đšī¸ Ryan Brumback
ryan.brumback@estl189.com
618-646-1506
Info:
The Unified Flyers Esports Team has three open spots for students interested in competing in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Street Fighter 6!
If you're curious about what we do, we invite you to stop by Lab 1 in the library on Tuesdays at 2:30 PM to check out a practice session. If you like what you see and want to join, we’ll be happy to get you signed up!
For any questions, feel free to reach out to our coaches via email or by calling the district office.
đ The deadline to join this season is February 26th. Starting next school year, we will be competing in both a Spring and Fall League—so stay tuned for more opportunities to get involved!
Schedule
Competitions:
- Preseason: Weeks of 1/27/25 & 2/3/25
- Regular Season: Weeks of 2/10/25 - 3/31/25
2/11/25 - Street Fighter 6
2/12/25 - Mario Kart 8
2/18/25 - Street Fighter 6
2/19/25 - Mario Kart 8
2/25/25 - Street Fighter 6
2/26/25 - Mario Kart 8
3/5/25 - Bye Week
3/11/25 - Street Fighter 6
3/12/25 - Mario Kart 8
3/18/25 - Street Fighter 6
3/19/25 - Mario Kart 8
3/25/25 - Street Fighter 6
3/26/25 - Mario Kart 8
4/1/25 - Street Fighter 6
4/2/25 - Mario Kart 8
4/9/25 - First Round of the Playoffs
Attention
Join the U.S. Army Project Mamba for an exciting FREE eSports Tournament on April 5th at Impact Gaming Center in Fairview Heights, IL!
Compete in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch and test your skills against fellow players. Registration is completely free, and all participants will enjoy complimentary pizza during the event. Plus, a professional Super Smash Bros. eSports athlete from the U.S. Army will be onsite for 1v1 matches and to answer any questions about Army eSports.
Ready to join the action? Sign up now at Start.gg/ProjectMamba.
Don’t miss this opportunity to game, compete, and connect with the eSports community! đŽđĨ
