Lakeland hosts Wisconsin high school Esports tournament
51ĀŅĀ× and its Esports team recently hosted the Wisconsin High School Esports State tournament for both League of Legends and Valorant.
On May 16, four teams came to Lakeland with hopes of becoming state champions in League of Legends. After two dominant performances, Sheboygan South High School was crowned the 2025 (and final) League of Legends state champion after taking down Sauk Prairie 2-0. League of Legends is not being offered after this year in WIHSEA.
On May 17, 12 high schools gathered at the Fish Bowl to battle for state titles in Divisions 1-3. D1 kicked off the action with Oak Creek, Waukesha West, Green Bay Preble and Wausau West. Oak Creek took down Waukesha West, 2-0, to win the D1 2025 Valorant state championship.
D2 showcased South High School, Seymour, the Hmong American Peace Academy and New Richmond. While South High attempted to take titles in both League of Legends and Valorant, HAPAās team was too strong to overcome as HAPA secured the D2 2025 Valorant state title.
D3 finished off the day with Freedom, Beloit, St. Johnās Academy and Little Wolf. St. Johnās proved to be too large to overcome as they took down Freedom to win the D3 2025 Valorant state title.
āWe thank all the teams, players, coaches, and families who made the trip to compete,ā said Lakeland Esports Head Coach Brett Sheldon. āSeeing the turnout and support for these players was incredible.ā
Sheldon said the eventās success was largely due to leadership from Mike Dahle and the WIHSEA team.
āWe will always take the opportunity to host a high school state tournament and work alongside Mike and WIHSEA,ā Sheldon said. āIt is a great pleasure to see all of the support for Esports at this level and we hope to continue to be a part of this ecosystem.ā
MagicKid donated MTG supplies for students to play, learn and enjoy some off time between matches.
Final tournament places:
LEAGUE OF LEGENDS
VALORANT
D1
D2
D3
