Interest in e-gaming grows during pandemic

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ROCK HILL, S.C. — COVID-19 is keeping many students out of the classrooms and away from their friends and teammates. But there is a new push to create virtual connections and competitions.

Cory Sloan’s company, Mainstage Gaming Network, is launching a high school e-gaming league in January and eight area South Carolina high schools are on board.

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In the video at the top of this webpage, learn about how e-gaming is growing in popularity in our area.

“We’re on pace to have around 1,400 to 1,500 kids, which is just unbelievable,” he said.

Students can register for the league here.

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