LAMP and Bob Jones Won Esports State Titles
The two high schools secured dual championships at the AHSAA E-sports Fall State tournament in Birmingham.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in eSports
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LAMP High School and Bob Jones High School each claimed two state esports titles at the Birmingham Eplex Arena. The competition concluded with intense final matches in various popular gaming formats.
Why it matters
The AHSAA esports circuit continues to grow as a competitive arena for high school students in Alabama. Success in these tournaments highlights the increasing institutional support for sanctioned digital gaming programs across the state.
Bob Jones High School has secured six total state esports titles since 2019, while LAMP High School now holds three. Recent finals included a 2-1 win for LAMP in Super Smash Bros. and a 4-2 Rocket League victory for Bob Jones.
The players
LAMP High School
This Montgomery-based school demonstrated competitive excellence by securing two state titles at the recent championship event.
Bob Jones High School
Located in Madison, this institution has established a strong legacy in the state esports circuit with six total championships since 2019.
The details
LAMP defeated Davidson 2-1 to win the Super Smash Brothers 1-on-1 title and secured the League of Legends 5-on-5 crown after a 2-0 victory over Bob Jones. Meanwhile, Bob Jones bested Davidson 2-1 in the Madden 1-on-1 bracket and triumphed 4-2 over Calera in the Rocket League 3-on-3 final.
Timeline
The AHSAA established esports competition in 2019.
The Fall State Championships concluded on September 30, 2026.
Season Trajectory
These results solidify the status of LAMP and Bob Jones as dominant programs within the expanding AHSAA esports infrastructure. The outcomes influence the competitive landscape for future seasons as more schools invest in their digital athletic departments.
The dual-title victories shift the historical championship count for both programs, setting a higher bar for competing schools in upcoming seasons. These results provide clear metrics for evaluating the current talent depth and program success of Alabama high school gaming teams.
The takeaway
Competitive esports in Alabama continue to show high levels of school engagement and consistent performance metrics. Students interested in these programs should check with their local athletic directors regarding team tryout schedules for the next season.
Further reading
For more information on the development of competitive gaming in the region, visit the eSports section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Ahsaa.
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