Celtics Team Green at St. Patrick’s Community School clinched the U-15 title at the Esports Canada EDU 2024 Spring Rocket League Tournament on April 20
“This victory marks a significant achievement in the emerging field of scholastic esports, highlighting the talents and potential of young gamers in Canada,” said St. Patrick’s principal Mandy Reed, in a statement.
“St. Patrick’s Community School continues to support and celebrate the achievements of its students in all arenas, including the competitive world of esports.”
Thirty teams in two age categories competed from across Canada.
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Trailing 4-0 in their opening game, Team Green rallied to narrow the gap, before losing 4-3. But their persistence paid off and they won their next two matches to advance as the top team in their pool.
The quarterfinals saw an all-Celtics matchup, with Team Green emerging victorious over St. Patrick’s Team Purple, which ended Team Purple’s run in the top 8.
Team Green went on to win in overtime against the LJC Grizzlys from École Secondaire Louis-Jacques-Casault, of Montmagny, Que., in the semifinal.
In the finals, the Team Green faced the HFW Cardinals Red Team from Holy Family Catholic School, of Wallaceburg, Ont. Despite leading 2-0, the Celtics needed overtime to secure the first game. The Red Deer team won their second game and finished the tournament with a 7-2 victory in the third and final match.
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“This tournament was a testament to the skill, dedication, and teamwork of all our players. Celtics Team Green showed incredible determination and tactical excellence, and even though it was tough to see them face Celtics Purple early on, both teams have done St. Patrick’s proud,” said Celtics Esports Head Coach Michael Saretzky, in a statement.
“We’re looking forward to building on this success at the upcoming ASEC event in Lethbridge.”