District teams battle and earn top honors in State esports championships
CNS High School esports teams dominate NYS esports league championshipTwo Cicero-North Syracuse (CNS) High School esports teams recently emerged victorious at the New York State esports League Championships on Sunday, Dec. 15. CNS High School Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe teams brought home championship trophies, marking a memorable achievement for the district’s e-sports program.
The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate team, comprised of Zach Strait, Landon DiGregorio and Dante Bennett, pulled off an incredible upset against Syracuse City Schools to advance to the finals. In a thrilling championship match, they faced and ultimately triumphed over our own North Syracuse Junior High School team and earned the title.
Meanwhile, the CNS Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Team 2, featuring Aidan Fox, Aaron Doyle, Matthew Cummings and Robert Gressel, capped off an undefeated season with a stellar performance. They secured a semi-final win against Christian Brothers Academy and clinched the championship in an exciting final match against CNS Team 1.
CNS Mario Kart Team 1 Roster: Matthew Rose, Zach Strait, Anthony Incassati and Ian Cosgrove
Congratulations to all the high school players on their outstanding accomplishments!
North Syracuse Junior High School esports teams shine
The North Syracuse Junior High School esports teams also showcased their talent during the Fall Season Playoffs, held at Elite Gaming in downtown Syracuse. Four junior high teams qualified for the playoffs, each delivering impressive performances:
- The Rocket League team secured a 6th-place finish.
- Mario Kart Team 2 earned 5th place.
- Mario Kart Team 1 achieved 3rd place.
- The Super Smash Bros. team reached the championship match but narrowly fell to the CNS High School team.
Junior High School team rosters:
Rocket League Team #1: Jonathan Saloski, Cole Marino, Brandon Golden and Jordyn Golden
Mario Kart Team #1: Evan Garcia, Nate Gelewski, Jordyn Golden and Cole Marino
Mario Kart Team #2: Michael Hjort, Ian Diaz, Jamie Oswald, Jovani Starkey and Nick Harders
Super Smash Bros. Team #1: Cole Marino, Jordyn Golden and Brandon Golden
The district’s esports program continues to grow under the dedicated guidance of its coaches. The CNS High School teams are led by Kathryn Leo and Michael Brisson, while Aaron Gross coaches the North Syracuse Junior High School teams. Their hard work and leadership have been instrumental in fostering the students’ skills and competitive spirit.
Congratulations to all players and coaches on an extraordinary season, and here’s to continued success in future competitions!
