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e-mail: weaver2628@gmail.com sport really took off with the creation of the game “Quake.” “Today the market has games and com- petition for every game type out there that players are interested in trying to be the best at,” he said. “League of Legends is known as one of the most popular games in the world, with over 100 million viewers for last year’s North American World Tournament, topping Super Bowl viewership.” Last year, Randy Fisher assisted Sarmien- to with the program, working with the Smite team during practices and plays while Sarmiento ran the League of Legends and Rocket League teams. When needed, the two also reach out to others who can offer advice to the players. Plans for an Esports season this year are fluid, Sarmiento said, given the current uncer- tainty with COVID-19. As of August, Louisa County Public Schools is currently offering two academic options to students – in-person instruction two days a week on a divided schedule (Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/ Friday), or a completely virtual learning op- tion. Sarmiento said the situation is being monitored closely, and they are taking heed of health department and CDC guidelines to make sure students are as safe as possible. “Coach [George] Stanley [LCHS athletic director] and Mr. [Lee] Downey [LCHS prin- cipal] have done wonders for our school to make sure that every student is incredibly safe and healthy,” he said. “Our kids will have to be six feet apart when playing and wear masks the entire time. All machines and chairs will be sanitized each night, as well as each player having an assigned computer and seat. In addition, we are al- lowing and encouraging students who can to play from home.” WWW.LAKEANNACONNECTIONS.COM 66