Today, the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) in partnership with the Texas Scholastic Esports Federation (TexSEF), and The Forney Independent School District (Forney ISD) announced a one-day competitive gaming event for high school players in the greater Dallas / Fort Worth metro area.
Undisputed: Scouting Grounds @ The OC will take place on Saturday, November 15th at The Keith Bell Opportunity Central in Forney, Texas.
The day will feature competition across three titles: Marvel Rivals, Rocket League, and Super Smash Bros. The event check in will be from 8:00AM to 9:00AM and is set to begin no later than 10:00AM and will run until all brackets have concluded.
NECC member schools will be able to attend the event and table if interested at no charge.
TexSEF is a member of the ISEA (Interstate Scholastic Esports Alliance) who the NECC is proud to support.
“TexSEF is proud to provide dynamic in-person experiences for Texas esports competitors,” said Rick Allen, who is the current Esports Head Coach at Texas A&M University-Texarkana.
Allen, who also serves as the Commissioner of TexSEF went on to say, “Our dedication to providing a clear pathway from high school to college to career via esports takes the next step with the NECC at the Undisputed: Scouting Grounds @ The OC. We’re thrilled to welcome college recruiters to connect with esport student-athletes seeking opportunities to further their education. This event is more than just a showcase, it's a launching point for the next generation of esports leaders.”
In addition to competition across the three titles, the event will also feature educational sessions featuring both high school and collegiate leaders, as well as current student-athletes. The one-day event will also include the opportunity for NECC programs to connect with and recruit potential student-athletes.
“Forney ISD could not be more proud to host NECC and TexSEF at the first-ever Scouting Grounds,” said Forney ISD lead esports coach Benjamin Bulgherini. “The OC is the crown jewel of education in Forney ISD and it is part of our mission to educate and bring the community together in innovative ways.”
“We’re extremely excited to be supporting Undisputed: Scouting Grounds at the OC,” said NECC Commissioner Jacob VanRyn.
“One of our main focuses over the last 12 months has been finding and cultivating valuable ways for our membership to be able to connect with and recruit more potential student-athletes. This event is the first in a series of events that we’ll be supporting and we’re excited to be working so closely with TexSEF and the Forney ISD on this effort.”
For more information, please contact Rick Allen at rallen@tamut.edu or Jacob VanRyn at jacob@neccathletics.com
ABOUT TEXSEF
The Texas Scholastic Esports Federation is a teacher-run, 501c(3) nonprofit organization serving Texas schools. We believe that esports can be an accessible, inclusive and equitable path to College, Career, & Military Readiness for all Texas students.
For more information, please visit their website which can be found at https://www.forneyisd.net/
ABOUT THE FORNEY ISD
Forney ISD is committed to improving student achievement by assessing district and campus needs and enhancing student success by evaluating campus and district needs, delivering precise and timely information, conducting accountability assessments, supporting research initiatives, overseeing statewide testing, and ensuring district and campus access to federal programs and grant resources.
For more information, please visit their website which can be found at https://www.texsef.org/
ABOUT THE NECC
The NECC fosters innovative competition experiences, provides quality broadcasting services, and works to support an inclusive community within collegiate esports. The NECC was started to provide the collegiate gaming community with the respect it warranted and deserved. The conference prides itself on responding to the needs of its schools, directors, coaches, and most importantly - its players.
With more than 500 colleges and universities currently competing, the NECC strives to be a positive home for the collegiate gaming community.
For more information about the NECC, their schools, games, and community, visit their website at https://necc.gg/
