The AEL High School Esports Cup has been a spectacle of talent, skill, and dedication! With 256 students from schools all over the country participating, it’s been a truly thrilling journey, and today we’re excited to announce the champions of our divisions!
Rocket League
Division 1:
🥇Lynwood SHS from Lynwood Senior High School
🥈Kedron SHS from Kedron State High School
Division 2:
🥇YVG Watermelon from Yarra Valley Grammar
🥈PCS from Penrith Christian School
Division 3:
🥇Trinity Esports from Trinity College Beenleigh
🥈Whitebridge #2 from Whitebridge High School
Overwatch 2
Division 1:
🥇KGSCOW1 from Kelvin Grove State College
🥈SLC Thirst Crushers from St Laurence’s College – official
🥉SPLC A from St Peters Lutheran College
Division 2:
🥇ACeS OW_Three from Albany Creek State High School
🥈SLC Gneurshk Gamers from St Laurence’s College – official
🥉SCA OverScotch from Scotch College Adelaide
Smash
For Smash, the competition was fierce and played out in a single division:
Top-16 Bracket:
🥇BowlOfRamen from St Luke’s Catholic College
🥈Flame from CathWest Innovation College
🥉Xenophane from St Edmunds College
Consolation Bracket:
🥇Glue Eater from St Luke’s Catholic College
🥈Zamazanta101 from Albany Creek State High School
🥉Aarizy from The Hills Grammar School
To every team, every player, every teacher, every coach, and everyone else involved, we’d like to extend our deepest thanks. Your dedication, skill, and spirit brought the AEL High School Esports Cup to life, making it an unforgettable experience.
Hold onto your controllers, keyboards, and excitement, as we are just warming up! 🚀
Mark your calendars for the State Championships on August 26th (Rocket League only) to September 2nd and gear up for the Nationals on September 9th. We promise, the best is yet to come!
Stay tuned, stay competitive, and once again, thank you!
The AEL are proudly sponsored by: AGON by AOC the gaming monitor partner Indomie Australia the noodle partner
Sydney, Australia – The Australian Esports League (AEL) proudly announces the successful launch of its inaugural Minecraft Challenge, witnessing an overwhelming participation of students across the country.
With 63 teams from Year 5-6 exploring Medieval Architecture, 71 teams from Year 7-9 innovating around Eco-friendly Living, and 15 teams from Year 10-12 delving into the intricacies of Sustainable Cities, the stage is set for an unprecedented educational journey.
Microsoft and its Minecraft: Education team have thrown their weight behind the initiative, further solidifying the challenge’s standing in the industry. “It’s amazing to see this participation in the Minecraft: Education challenges with AEL. From projects covering Eco-living and sustainability to exploring Medieval Architecture, this all has a great impact within and beyond the classroom. We can’t wait to see the results,” says Dan Bowen, Tech Strategist, Microsoft Australia.
The AEL welcomes a total of 29 schools to the first edition:
Alfred Deakin High School
Brisbane Grammar School
Cavendish Road State High School
Eltham College
Emmanuel Catholic College
Hunter River Community School
John Paul College
Kelvin Grove State College
Kincoppal-Rose bay Junior School
Mater Christi College
Mentone Grammar School
Monivae College Hamilton
Penrith Christian School
Punchbowl Boys’ High School
Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology
Rolling Hills Primary School
St Francis Catholic College
St Joseph’s College, Lochinvar
The Knox School
Viewbank College
Edmund Rice College
Eltham College
Emmanuel Catholic College
Hunter River Community School
James Fallon High School
John Paul College
Kelvin Grove State College
Kincoppal-Rose bay Junior School
Marist Regional College
Mater Christi College
Mentone Grammar School
Monivae College Hamilton
Morisset High School
Penrith Christian School
Punchbowl Boys’ High School
Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology
Redeemer Lutheran College
Rolling Hills Primary School
St Francis Catholic College
St Joseph’s College, Lochinvar
St Lukes Catholic College
Sunnybank Hills State School
The Knox School
Viewbank College
Villanova College
Wantirna College
The AEL, additionally sponsored by AGON by AOC, a leading gaming monitor brand, and Indomie Australia, a renowned noodle brand, has positioned the challenge as a nexus of entertainment, education, and innovation.
Sarah Jae, Director of the Australian Esports League, shared his excitement, “The AEL Minecraft Challenge is not just a game; it’s an intersection of imagination, learning, and technology. The robust support from industry stalwarts like Microsoft, AGON by AOC, and Indomie Australia underlines our shared vision of fostering creativity and strategic thinking in our young minds. This initiative has started a movement, and I am incredibly proud of its promising start.”
Teams for each division are:
Year 5-6 exploring Medieval Architecture
Schools, industry stakeholders, and fans are encouraged to follow the teams’ progress and engage in the fascinating journey of digital creativity and learning that the AEL Schools Minecraft challenge brings.
For more information visit www.ael.org.au/minecraft
About Australian Esports League (AEL)
The Australian Esports League is a national esports ecosystem enabling participation for players of all skill levels across Australia in well-structured video game tournaments. Our focus is on building community and showcasing the talent of players across the country. Established in 2016 the AEL has developed a national Schools and University ecosystem along side a series of live events and tournaments for all skill levels.
Week 1 of the AEL High School Cup Divisional finals concluded over the weekend, it was evident that passion and skill were the driving forces behind each match. Schools are competing to determine who will finish in first place for each division before progressing into the State and National championships.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Showdown
The weekend kicked off with the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate top-16 double elimination bracket, leaving fans at the edge of their seats.
BowlOfRamen from St Luke’s Catholic College emerged as the undisputed champion, taking down the Grand Final with back-to-back 3-0 sets. Following closely, Flame from CathWest Innovation College secured the second place, while Xenophane from St Edmunds College showed his prowess to clinch third.
Big congratulations to the following students for their final placement in the tournament!
1st Brent “BowlOfRamen” from St. Luke’s Catholic College 2nd Daniel “Flame” from CathWest Innovation College 3rd Zachary “Xenophane” from St. Edmund’s College
The consolation bracket for all those that did not make the top-16 finals will play out this weekend August 19th with the action playing out on www.twitch.tv/auesportsleague3
In the Overwatch segment, both Division 1 and Division 2 played their top-4.
Division 1 was graced by a powerful performance from KGSCOW1 of Kelvin Grove State College, taking down SEC Wolfpack 1 from St Edmunds College with a clean 2-0. SLC Thirst Crushers from St Laurence’s College advanced to the next stage due to a forfeit from SPLC A of St Peters Lutheran College.
Over in Division 2, ACeS OW_Three from Albany Creek State High School dominated their game against SMGS Bottom 500 from Snowy Mountains Grammar School, concluding with a 2-0 win. Similarly, SLC Gneurshk Gamers from St Laurence’s College made their mark by beating SCA OverScotch from Scotch College Adelaide 2-0.
1:30pm AEST OFF STREAM Division 1 3rd place match (St. Edmund’s College Wolfpack 1 vs St. Peter’s Lutheran College) 1:30pm AEST OFF STREAM Division 2 3rd place match (Snowy Mountains Grammar School vs Scotch College Adelaide)
1:30PM AEST – Division 1 Final – KGSCOW1 vs SLC Thirst Crushers 2:45PM AEST – Division 2 Final – ACeS OW_Three vs SLC Gneurshk Gamers
Rocket League, with its three divisions, had the top four from Division 1 and 2 competing with gusto.
In Division 1, Kedron SHS from Kedron State High School effortlessly progressed after a forfeit from Ripley Raptors Blue of Ripley valley State Secondary College. Meanwhile, Lynwood SHS from Lynwood Senior High School displayed an impeccable game strategy to outscore TonersRL from Mentone Grammar School, with a scoreline of 3-1.
Moving on to Division 2, YVG Watermelon from Yarra Valley Grammar showcased their elite skills by beating ACeS RL_Three from Albany Creek State High School 3-1. Not far behind, PCS from Penrith Christian School showcased a dominant performance, trouncing JPC RL1 from John Paul College 3-0.
Division 3 to play this weekend followed by the grand finals of div 2 & 1
1:00pm AEST Division 3 Semi-Final #1 1:45pm AEST Division 3 Semi-Final #2 2:30pm AEST Division 3 Final 3:15pm AEST Division 2 Final (Yarra Valley Grammar vs Penrith Christian School) 4:00pm AEST Division 1 Final (Kedron State High School vs Lynwood State High School)
The AEL High School Esports Cup 2023 resumes play this weekend with the Divisional Finals.
Schools competing in the AEL High School Esports Cup are due to compete in the Divisional Finals starting this weekend. After a short hiatus, schools from across the region are set to dive back into competitiona cross as Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros’ Ultimate, and Rocket League.
The AEL High School Esports Cup, since its inception, has been the stage where students demonstrate their talent. Offering a unique blend of competition, camaraderie, and the thrill of representing one’s school, the league has been pivotal in championing esports in the educational sector.
Schedule & Streaming
Brace yourselves for a weekend of epic showdowns.
Join us each week and show your support for your favourite school, all matches will be live-streamed. Fans can tune in to AEL’s official Twitch and YouTube channels to catch all the action live. Not to mention, exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes content, and match analyses by our expert panel.
The games are scheduled as follows:
Saturday 12th August – Semi-Finals:
Rocket League from 1pm AEST, live on www.twitch.tv/auesportsleague1
Super Smash Bro’s Ultimate from 1pm AEST, live on www.twitch.tv/auesportsleague3
Overwatch 2 from 1:30pm AEST, live on www.twitch.tv/auesportsleague3
Saturday 19th August – Finals:
Rocket League from 1pm AEST, live on www.twitch.tv/auesportsleague1
Super Smash Bro’s Ultimate from 1pm AEST, live on www.twitch.tv/auesportsleague3
Overwatch 2 from 1:30pm AEST, live on www.twitch.tv/auesportsleague3
Mark your calendars, set up your viewing stations, and rally behind your school’s champions. The AEL High School Esports Cup 2023 promises not only to showcase the top young talent in esports but also to offer a weekend of relentless excitement and fervor. Let the games begin!
Group Standings Recap: A Quick Glimpse
As we head into the Divisional Finals , here’s a brief rundown on where our teams currently stand:
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Top 5:
Saint Luke’s Catholic College – BowlOfRamen
St Edmond’s College – Xenophane
CathWest Innovation College – Flame
Hunter School of the Performing Arts – maiothegreat
Penrith Christian School – Just a weeb
Overwatch 2 Top 4:
DIVISION 1
Kelvin Grove State College – KGSCOW1
St Peters Lutheran College – SPLC A
St Laurence’s College – SLC Thirst Crushers
St Edmunds College – SEC Wolfpack 1
DIVISION 2
Albany Creek State High School – ACES ow_three
St Laurence’s College – SLC Gneurshk Gamers
Scotch College Adelaide – SCA Overscotch
Snowy Mountains Grammar School – SMGS Bottom 500
Rocket League Top 4:
DIVISION 1
Kedron State High School – Kedron SHS
Lynwood Senior High School – Lynwood SHS
Mentone Grammar School – TonersRL
Ripley Valley State Secondary College – Ripley Raptors Blue
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of fierce competition as teams go head-to-head, fighting tooth and nail to secure a spot in the top four of DIVISIONAL League Play. Each thrilling game has the potential to completely shake up their positions on the leaderboard, so the pressure has been on as we enter the final weeks!
The top four teams in each division will advance to the DIVISIONAL Finals. Moving forward the top four teams from each state will compete in the STATE Finals with the best from each state earning the ultimate bragging rights of competing in the NATIONAL Finals.
It has been a fortnight since the previous update, with teams currently still engaged in intense competition within the DIVISIONAL League Play. Each Saturday, week after week, these teams fiercely clash in pursuit of their ultimate objective: claiming one of the coveted top four positions in their respective divisions. Every victory holds the power to deliver astonishing upheavals in the rankings, leaving spectators in awe.
The battles continue until June 17th, as anticipation builds for the thrilling outcomes that lie ahead! The top four teams in each division will then advance to the DIVISIONAL Finals. Moving forward the top four teams from each state will compete in the STATE Finals with the best from each state earning the ultimate bragging rights of competing in the NATIONAL Finals.
Congratulations to teams currently in the top four positions!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Saint Luke’s Catholic College – BowlOfRamen
St Edmond’s College – Xenophane
Hunter School of the Performing Arts – maiothegreat
As excitement continues to mount for Oz Comic-Con Melbourne 2023, we are eagerly preparing for the event. Attendees can look forward to an immersive experience on June 10-11 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).
The AEL’s commitment to supporting the next generation of gamers is evident in their invitation to ACER High Schools Cup students and AEL University League players in the Melbourne region to participate in the newly released Street Fighter 6 and the popular video game Rocket League, Mario Kart and Overcooked in the first-ever gaming stage at Oz Comic-Con.
Crowd challenge participants will be chosen from the crowd, so attendees are encouraged to raise their hands high to get noticed by the friendly AEL staff. Cosplayers will also have an excellent opportunity to showcase their costumes not only during the match but also before and after the tournament. Whether you’re into anime or gaming, there will be plenty of chances to strike your best pose for the esports audience.
If you’re looking to participate in the tournament, here’s the schedule:
ON STAGE
Saturday
10:00am – 12:00pm: High School Mario Kart 8
12:30pm – 2:30pm: Street Fighter 6 Open
3:00pm – 5:00pm: Open Crowd Challenge Overcooked
Sunday
10:00am – 12:00pm: High School Rocket League
12:30pm – 3:30pm: University Rocket League Showcase
4:00pm – 5:00pm: Open Crowd Challenge Overcooked
OFF STAGE
Saturday
10:30am Minecraft (High School)
11:00am Just Dance (High School)
12:00PM Super Smash Bros.
1:00PM Mario Kart
2:00PM Super Smash Bros.
3:00PM Mario Kart
Sunday
12:00PM Super Smash Bros.
1:00PM Mario Kart
2:00PM Super Smash Bros.
3:00PM Mario Kart
Overall, Oz Comic-Con Melbourne 2023 promises to be an unforgettable event, and AEL’s participation is sure to make it even more exciting. Whether you’re a gamer, cosplayer, or simply looking for an exciting day out, don’t miss this chance to be a part of the action.
“We would like to extend a special thank you to our sponsor for making our appearance at Oz Comic-Con possible. Their support has allowed us to bring the esports to these events and we are thrilled to have them on board.”
AEL is excited to announce our return to Oz Comic-Con Adelaide, and this year we’re bringing some amazing partners with us!
AEL’s gaming area is the ultimate destination for gamers who want to savor the experience of playing on ACER Predator’s powerful gaming laptops and AOC’s high-performance monitors. Our free play area is open to all attendees, so you can try out the latest gaming hardware and enjoy a wide selection of games. But that’s not all!
Our gaming area also features exciting gaming tournaments that you can participate in and showcase your skills.
Tournament Schedule – Saturday & Sunday
11am Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
12pm Mario Kart
1pm Halo
2pm Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
We know that gaming can work up an appetite, and what better way to satisfy your hunger than with a warm, delicious bowl of Indomie noodles? That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that attendees can grab free noodle packets at our booth, but it’s first come first serve, so make sure you visit us early to grab your share!
If you’re new to the world of Magic the Gathering or simply interested in learning more about the game, AEL’s partnership with Magic the Gathering is the perfect opportunity for you. We’re thrilled to be teaming up with this iconic card game to offer attendees a chance to learn the ins and outs of Magic the Gathering from experienced players. Throughout the event, we’ll be hosting beginner-friendly games and tutorials, where you can learn the basics of the game, practice your skills, and gain confidence in your abilities. Our Magic the Gathering experts will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and help guide you through the gameplay. You might even walk away with some goodies for your efforts.
So don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn and play Magic the Gathering at Oz Comic-Con Adelaide with AEL. All this excitement will be taking place at Oz Comic-Con Adelaide on June 3-4 at the Adelaide Showground.
The event is open from 10 am to 4:30 pm on both Saturday and Sunday, giving attendees plenty of time to check out all the booths, attractions, and celebrity guests. So, mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend of gaming fun!
Tickets are currently available via Oz Comic-Con’s official website.
Last weekend, week 2 of DIVISIONAL League Play for the ACER High Schools Cup Powered by Predator took place! Week after week, these teams go head-to-head on Saturdays until June 17th, all with one goal in mind: securing a spot among the top four in their division. Teams who make it into the top four will progress onto DIVISIONAL Finals!
Let’s take a look at the current standings.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate:
Saint Luke’s Catholic College – BowlOfRamen
St Edmund’s College – Xenophane
Hunter School Of The Performing Arts – maiothegreat
John Paul College – Anson – JPCEsports2
Overwatch 2:
DIVISION 1
KGSCOW1
SPLC A
SEC WOLFPACK 1
SCCC GOLD
DIVISION 2
ACES ow_three
SLC Gneurshk Gamers
SCA Overscotch
SMGS Bottom 500
Rocket League:
DIVISION 1
TonersRL
Lynwood SHS
Kedron SHS
Ripley Raptors Blue
DIVISION 2
PCS
YVG Watermelon
ACES RL_Three
JPC RL1
DIVISION 3
Ripley Raptors Orange
Trinity Esports
SCCC White
JPC RL2
For more information on Rocket League within the ACER High School Cup be sure to check out:
Exciting news from the Acer High Schools Cup powered by Predator! Last weekend marked another thrilling chapter as teams progressed to the second out of five stages, known as DIVISIONAL League Play. Week after week, these teams go head-to-head on Saturdays until June 17th, all with one goal in mind: securing a spot among the top four in their division. Every single win has the potential to create a jaw-dropping shift in the standings!
The top four teams in each division will then advance to the DIVISIONAL Finals. Moving forward the top four teams from each state will compete in the STATE Finals with the best from each state earning the ultimate bragging rights of competing in the NATIONAL Finals.
Congratulations to teams currently in the top four positions!
Super Smash Bros.Ultimate:
Saint Luke’s Catholic College – BowlOfRamen
St Edmund’s College – Xenophane
Hunter School of the Performing Arts – maiothegreat
St Edmund’s College – LonMon
Overwatch 2:
DIVISION 1
KGSCOW1
SLC Thirst Crushers
SCCC Gold
SPLC A
SEC Wolfpack 1
DIVISION 2
ACES ow_three
Ripley Raptors
SLC Gneurshk Gamers
SEC Wolfpack 2
Rocket League:
DIVISION 1
TonersRL
Lynwood SHS
Kedron SHS
Ripley Raptors Blue
DIVISION 2
YVG Watermelon
PCS
JPC RL1
ACES RL_Three
DIVISION 3
Trinity Esports
Ripley Raptors Orange
JPC RL2
SCCC WHITE
Be sure to stay tuned next week to find out where your favorite team stands! Wishing the best of luck to all the participants!
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