Davidson High School Claims Dual eSports State Titles
Davidson High School secured championships in Madden and Super Smash Brothers at the AHSAA Spring Esports event.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in eSports
Davidson High School captured two state championships at the AHSAA Spring Esports Championships held at the E-Plex in Birmingham. These victories mark the school's first state titles in AHSAA eSports history.
Why it matters
The event highlights the growing competitiveness of high school gaming across the state, with multiple schools securing victories in distinct titles. This expansion reflects the broader integration of digital competition into the Alabama High School Athletic Association framework.
Bob Jones High School claimed the Rocket League title with a 4-0 series win, bringing their total state championship count to 10 since 2019. Davidson earned its first two titles in school history through victories in Madden and Super Smash Brothers.
The players
Davidson High School
Located in Mobile, this institution secured its first two state championships in the history of the school's eSports program.
Bob Jones High School
Based in Madison, this school has established a dominant program, winning 10 state championships across various titles since 2019.
LAMP High School
The Montgomery-based school secured a state title in the League of Legends competition by defeating Bob Jones.
Alabama High School Athletic Association
This governing body oversees sanctioned high school sports and activities across Alabama, including the state esports championships.
The details
Davidson's Amaree Williams secured the Madden title after defeating Ethan Franklin in a best-of-3 series. Additionally, LAMP High School claimed the League of Legends title by defeating Bob Jones 2-0.
Timeline
Wednesday marked the occurrence of the AHSAA 2023 Spring Esports Championships.
2019 saw the year that esports officially became an AHSAA sport.
Season Trajectory
The results mark a significant expansion of competitive depth beyond established powerhouses like Bob Jones. This shift highlights a more distributed championship landscape as new schools like Davidson claim titles in the AHSAA framework.
Bob Jones High School maintains a record of 10 championships since 2019, confirming their status as a benchmark program in Alabama. The 4-0 sweep in the Rocket League finals illustrates the high level of technical proficiency required for elite-level high school play.
The takeaway
The rise of diverse champions demonstrates that competitive gaming is becoming a core component of high school athletic programs. Students interested in these opportunities should monitor their school's extracurricular schedules for upcoming seasonal tryouts.
Further reading
For more on competitive gaming across the state, visit the eSports section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Ahsaa.
