Spartan Smash tourney expected to draw 200 high school players

Free tourney includes lunch, chance at $3,000 scholarship

North Manchester, IN (10/27/2022) — Spartan Smash 2022 set for Saturday, Nov. 19 at Manchester University is expected to draw as many as 200 high school players to North Manchester, Indiana.

At the one-day invitational, players will compete in a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament for scholarships and bragging rights. Entry in the tournament is free.

Each of the top eight players will be eligible for a $3,000 Esports Scholarship award to attend Manchester. This would be in addition to any other financial aid for which they would otherwise qualify.

Coaches are encouraged to bring their entire teams, but Spartan Smash is open to all high school players. They do not have to be on team or live in Indiana. All participants will be treated to lunch and receive a Manchester esports swag bag.

More than 20 high schools were represented at the 2021 tournament. The top finishers were from Hobart, DeKalb, Carmel and Mississinewa high schools.

Updates and registration information can be found @MU_esport on Twitter or https://www.start.gg/tournament/manchester-university-spartan-smash-2022/details.

Admission is free for family members who want to watch.

The tournament bracket will be available the morning of Spartan Smash.

Manchester's varsity-level Smash team won the Great Lakes championship three times in a row and competed in the 2022 Collegiate Esports Commissioners Cup.

Scholarships are available at Manchester for League of Legends, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros., Fortnite, Overwatch and Valorant. There are currently more than 80 students on the MU esports roster.

More about MU teams at https://www.manchester.edu/student-life/esports-home.

For the media

Manchester University esports director is Garrett Schieferstein, esports@manchester.edu.

Manchester University, in North Manchester and Fort Wayne, Ind., provides vibrant and transformative student experiences. Learn more at www.manchester.edu/about-manchester.Our mission: Manchester University respects the infinite worth of every individual and graduates persons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive, and compassionate lives that improve the human condition.

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