Westside SS esports team wins silver at provincial championships

The esports team at Westside Secondary School took home the silver medal during the Fortnite Fall Showdown provincial championships on Saturday, November 16. 

Hosted by the Ontario School Esports Association (OSEA), the event was open to all schools in Ontario with students above the age of 13.

Westside Media & Technology Teacher Lachlan Mackintosh oversaw the event as the team competed in multiple online rounds of Fortnite Battle Royal Duos.

“So proud of these guys! The tournament was an awesome experience. They did an amazing job,” Mr. Mackintosh said.

"We would have won gold if we won one more round," added Silver Medalist Josiah Thomas-Griffith.