You will see a Gibraltar team in the state tournament for the first time since 2022 this weekend, but the arena will look very different this time around. The Gibraltar Esports Team is heading to UW-Eau Claire’s Davies Student Center for the Wisconsin High School Esports Association Fall 2025 State Championship.
Under the guidance of coach Josh Glocke, the Vikings went 4-3 in their division for Super Smash Bros. before advancing to the state tournament last month, when their opponent—who was undefeated at the time—failed to show up for their match. As a result, the seven students will travel to Eau Claire to compete in Saturday’s team competition against The R.E.A.L. School of Sturtevant at 10 a.m., after one of them competes in the individual Smash Bros. tournament Friday night. Following their state qualification, Gibraltar Superintendent Brett Stousland said it is just one example of how the district supports the extracurricular interests of its students.
The Vikings are guaranteed at least two matches at state, with a date against August or St. Croix Falls scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday. Stousland was also quick to celebrate the historical success of Gibraltar’s one-act play ensembles at state. This year, Gibraltar joined 26 other schools—including Algoma—in earning All-State status at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Theatre Festival at UW-Stevens Point. Gibraltar also earned awards for its crew, as well as an acting award for Kai Nordahl’s portrayal of “Know-it-All Al Capone” in their production of Death’s Door.
Picture courtesy of Gibraltar Area Schools
STUDENTS COMPETING
Blake O (he is also going to state for Smash Singles)
Victor S
Kayin J
Anderson B
Benji T
Sam B
Connor G
