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Farmington Today
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Utah high schools crown inaugural esports champions
Teams from Farmington, Pleasant Grove, Provo, and American Leadership take home titles in 6A, 5A, 4A, and 3A-1A divisions
Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:18pm
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The inaugural UHSAA esports championships showcased the growing prominence of competitive gaming at the high school level, with teams battling it out in a dynamic, cubist-inspired visual landscape.Farmington TodayThe Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) held its first-ever esports state championships, with teams from Farmington, Pleasant Grove, Provo, and American Leadership emerging victorious in the 6A, 5A, 4A, and 3A-1A divisions respectively. The competition featured events in Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros., and Rocket League, with schools accumulating points based on their finishes to determine the overall team champions.
Why it matters
The inaugural UHSAA esports championships represent a significant milestone for high school sports in Utah, as competitive gaming continues to grow in popularity and recognition. The event showcases the rising prominence of esports at the scholastic level and the UHSAA's commitment to expanding opportunities for student-athletes beyond traditional sports.
The details
In the 6A division, Farmington narrowly edged out Bingham to claim the title, while Pleasant Grove dominated the 5A competition. Provo took home the 4A crown, and American Leadership emerged victorious in the 3A-1A category. The teams competed in a regular season over the past two months before advancing to single-elimination brackets, with the championship and third-place matches held in person at Weber State University.
- The inaugural UHSAA esports state championships were held on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
- The regular season for the esports competition took place over the previous two months leading up to the championships.
The players
UHSAA
The Utah High School Activities Association, the governing body for high school sports and activities in the state.
Farmington High School
The 6A esports state champion, narrowly edging out Bingham High School.
Pleasant Grove High School
The 5A esports state champion, dominating the competition with 200 team points.
Provo High School
The 4A esports state champion, winning with 220 team points.
American Leadership Academy
The 3A-1A esports state champion, winning two of the three events to finish with 280 team points.
What’s next
The UHSAA plans to add new games to the esports competition in 2027, expanding the offerings beyond the initial three events of Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros., and Rocket League.
The takeaway
The success of the inaugural UHSAA esports championships highlights the growing popularity and legitimacy of competitive gaming at the high school level. As the program continues to evolve, it will provide more opportunities for student-athletes to showcase their skills and represent their schools in a rapidly expanding field of scholastic competition.
