Auburn eDawgs Celebrate a Successful Season

The Auburn EDawgs gathered April 30 at Lane’s End in Auburn for their end-of-year banquet and awards ceremony. Amid pizza, bowling and camaraderie, the team of nearly 30 members recognized top performers and unveiled new jerseys for next season.
“This group showed a lot of growth and commitment throughout the season,” coach Jeff LaPlant said. “To see that work lead to a state medal and a college opportunity is something the entire program can be proud of.”
During the competitive season, Auburn senior Gary Magnall earned a sixth-place medal in Hearthstone at the Nebraska Schools Esports Association state competition at Doane University. Hearthstone is a card-based online strategy game.
The Greatest of All Time (GOAT) award went to Elijah Powell, who earned a varsity letter, was named high school team MVP and received a scholarship to play Valorant at John Brown University in Arkansas next fall.
MVP and Varsity Awards
Other awards for most valuable player (MVP), voted on by players and teammates, included: Fortnite, Jonathan Housley; Marvel Rivals, Beau Thomas; Rocket League, Ethan Pemberton; Mario Kart, Wyatt Beard; middle school team, Ryan Pemberton; Super Smash Bros., Owen Keener; and Chess, Valorant and high school team, Elijah Powell.
Players earning varsity letters were Ian Mather, Owen Keener, Ethan Pemberton, Ryan Pemberton, Elijah Powell, Wyatt Beard, Gary Magnall, Kegan Wredt, Sydney Maher, Jonathan Housley, Jacob Crotty, Colton Boomgaarn and Beau Thomas.