
Get ready to celebrate! The dust has settled on an absolutely thrilling AEL High School Term 1 for 2025, and what a season it was! We witnessed incredible displays of skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship from students across Australia. From nail-biting Rocket League finals to strategic masterclasses in Marvel Rivals and intense solo showdowns, the competition was fierce and the energy was electric.
A massive congratulations to every single student, teacher, and coordinator who participated. Your dedication and passion are what make the AEL community thrive!
Now, let’s give it up for our Season 1 Champions and top contenders!
Rocket League
Division 1: The Division 1 Rocket League Grand Final saw GLC (Geelong Lutheran College) put on a dominant performance, securing the championship with a 4-1 victory over the formidable Faith Falcons (Faith Lutheran College Redlands). Taking the well-earned third place were the Claver Rocket Leaguers (St Peter Claver College) after a clean 3-0 win against Hills Grammar Team 1.
- 1st Place: GLC (Geelong Lutheran College)
- 2nd Place: Faith Falcons (Faith Lutheran College Redlands)
- 3rd Place: Claver Rocket Leaguers (St Peter Claver College)
Division 2: In Division 2, the BDC Blazes (Bishop Druitt College) soared to victory, claiming the title with a 4-1 win against the Mentone Mavericks (Mentone Grammar School) in their Grand Final clash. Punchbowl Boys High School showcased their skills to secure third place, winning their playoff 3-0 against Navi Blue (Navigator College).
- 1st Place: BDC Blazes (Bishop Druitt College)
- 2nd Place: Mentone Mavericks (Mentone Grammar School)
- 3rd Place: Punchbowl Boys High School


Marvel Rivals
Division 1: The inaugural AEL season for Marvel Rivals saw intense superhero action! The BSDE Infinity Stones (Brisbane School of Distance Education) emerged victorious in Division 1, clinching the Grand Final 3-1 against the MG Bears (Mentone Grammar School). The SBC Ravens (St Benedict’s College) battled hard to take third place with a 2-0 win over Claver Rivals Team 02 (St Peter Claver College).
- 1st Place: BSDE Infinity Stones (Brisbane School of Distance Education)
- 2nd Place: MG Bears (Mentone Grammar School)
- 3rd Place: SBC Ravens (St Benedict’s College)
Division 2: Mentone Grammar doubled down in Marvel Rivals, with MG Marvellous Rivals (Mentone Grammar School) taking the Division 2 crown after a decisive 3-0 Grand Final victory against the Trinity Titans (Trinity College Beenleigh). Punchbowl Boys High School also impressed, grabbing third place against NSHS Clifton Chaos (Northam Senior High School).
- 1st Place: MG Marvellous Rivals (Mentone Grammar School)
- 2nd Place: Trinity Titans (Trinity College Beenleigh)
- 3rd Place: Punchbowl Boys High School


Minecraft: Capture the Flag
Strategy and quick thinking were key in Minecraft! St Peters Ultra (St Peters Lutheran College) proved unstoppable, capturing the Season 1 title. Macraft (Mount Alexander College) put up a strong fight to secure second place, while A.B. Paterson Green (A.B. Paterson College) claimed the final podium spot.
- 1st Place: St Peters Ultra (St Peters Lutheran College)
- 2nd Place: Macraft (Mount Alexander College)
- 3rd Place: A.B. Paterson Green (A.B. Paterson College)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The competition was fierce in the 1v1 battles of Smash Ultimate! Northam Senior High School had a standout season, with Raidengray taking the championship title and Reashtafied securing second place. Rounding out the top three was OB_100, representing Queensland Home Education students.
- 1st Place: Raidengray (Northam Senior High School)
- 2nd Place: Reashtafied (Northam Senior High School)
- 3rd Place: OB_100 (QLD Home Education)

Trackmania
Speed and precision were on full display in Trackmania! Bexted (Newcastle Grammar School) raced to the top, claiming the Season 1 championship. Hot on their wheels was Joseph_TM (Sandgate District State High School) in second place.
- 1st Place: Bexted (Newcastle Grammar School)
- 2nd Place: Joseph_TM (Sandgate District State High School)

Brawlhalla
Doncaster Secondary College dominated the Brawlhalla arena! Sllimeboi emerged as the Season 1 champion, with fellow student Statr battling their way to a brilliant second place finish.
2nd Place: Statr (Doncaster Secondary College)
1st Place: Sllimeboi (Doncaster Secondary College)

See the Full Standings: Want to dive deeper into the results? Check out the complete standings for all games and divisions here: https://ael.org.au/hs-standings/
Get Ready for Season 2! Did Season 1 leave you wanting more? Or perhaps you’re inspired to join the action? Get ready! Season 2 (Term 2) kicks off on May 10th and runs until June 14th.
Registrations are due by May 5th, 2025! Don’t miss out on the chance for your school to compete, learn, and be part of Australia’s premier high school esports league.
For more information about registering for the AEL High Schools Esports Cup, visit AEL Schools or contact us at [email protected]
Thank you again to all our schools, students, teachers, and supporters for an unforgettable Season 1. We can’t wait to see you back for Season 2!
We wish to extend a special thank you to the AEL’s sponsors AGON by AOC the Gaming Monitor partner and Indomie Australia the Noodle partner.
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