News & Events

The Fall 2024 season was a thrilling ride, and we’re incredibly proud of our Green Wave Esports players! We saw some intense competition and impressive achievements across the board. Here’s a look at our playoff results:

• Overwatch 2: Our team fought hard against some tough opponents, ultimately finishing in the top 32 out of 99 teams!

• Rocket League: These rocketeers soared into the quarterfinals, landing them in the top 8 out of 80 teams in the region! Amazing work!

• Valorant: Our Valorant squad showed incredible skill and teamwork, also reaching the quarterfinals and securing a top 8 finish out of 72 teams!

• Minecraft: All five of our Minecraft players qualified for playoffs and finished in the top 64 out of 230 competitors! That’s some serious building and battling prowess.

A huge thank you to all our players for their dedication and sportsmanship this season. Enjoy a well-deserved winter break, and we can’t wait to see what you accomplish in the Spring 2025 season! Go Green Wave!

This past weekend, Green Wave Esports hosted the Summerville Smashdown, and it was a blast! We had 20 competitors of all ages and skill levels come out and compete in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Our youngest competitor was 6-year-old Kayden, who took games off some of the best high school players in the region! It was awesome to see so many young players getting involved in the competitive scene.

The top 4 players took home a share of $200 in gift cards from our generous sponsor, Palmetto Gaming. A big congrats to Efilife54 who took home the championship with an amazing performance on Min Min against Max’s Ice Climbers! Check out the full top 8 results below:

But the Summerville Smashdown was more than just a tournament. We had a ton of fun with Palmetto Gaming’s retro gaming consoles, and the Gamezone843 gaming truck was a huge hit with everyone. We even had some special guests from Charleston Southern University and Benedict College come out to show off their esports programs and chat with attendees.

A huge shout out to the Summerville Parks and Recreation Department for partnering with us and providing the space. Thank you also to Palmetto Gaming for sponsoring the event and donating prizes, and to Lake City Esports for helping to get the stream up and running.

We can’t wait to see you all at our next event!

Hey Greenwave Fans!

As the 2024 HSEL Fall Major season wraps up, we’re gearing up for an exciting playoff run! Our teams have been battling it out, and we’re heading into the final week with some impressive standings:

• Our Rocket League squad is on fire, holding strong at #1! They only have one more game to clinch the top seed heading into playoffs.
• Our Overwatch team is also dominating, currently sitting pretty in the top 20!
• Our Valorant team is holding their own in the top 25!

We also have several Minecraft and Smash Bros players who have qualified for playoffs! Get ready to cheer them on as they look to qualify for Playoffs. After this final week and one week of makeups, they will go into single elimination games, so stay tuned for schedules and how to watch.

Get Ready for the Summerville Smashdown!

But that’s not all! We’re hosting a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament in partnership with the Summerville Parks and Recreation Department.

What: Summerville Smashdown
When: Saturday, November 16th at 10:00 AM
Where: Rollins Edwards Community Center
Who: All K-12 players
Entry: $10
Prizes: Over $200 in prizes, thanks to our amazing sponsor, Palmetto Gaming!

Come out and show off your Smash skills! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, it’s going to be a fun day of competition and community. We’ll also have several other clubs and colleges on site to share the neat stuff that they have going on. Even if you’re not planning on competing, we’ll have plenty of fun activities so come out and say hello.

For all the details and to register, visit our event page on start.gg.

Dear Summerville High Parents,

Following a successful inaugural year of competitive gaming, the Green Wave Esports program is excited to build upon our accomplishments and foster an even larger and more dynamic community in the 2024-2025 season. Last year, our program grew to over 100 students involved in our gaming club, with teams qualifying for playoffs in seven different games. We are particularly proud of our Rocket League team winning the Fall Major Gold Bracket and Kevin B. for clinching the Brawlhalla National Championship in Kansas City this summer. These achievements reflect the dedication, teamwork, and skill of our students.

This year, Green Wave Esports will continue to uphold its mission: to provide a supportive community for all students, cultivating a passion for gaming, teamwork, and personal growth while striving for competitive success. We are committed to maintaining high standards both academically and professionally, emphasizing sportsmanship, respect for others, communication, dedication, integrity, and responsibility. Our coaching staff is dedicated to nurturing these qualities in our student-athletes, ensuring they grow as players and individuals.

To participate in Green Wave Esports, students must meet the following requirements:
• Be currently enrolled at SHS and on pace to graduate.
• Maintain at least a 70 in every class (checked at the end of each quarter).
o Grades will be checked regularly.
o Any grade below a 70 at interims will result in probation.
• Have no suspensions or major referrals.

We are confident that this season will be even more successful than the last, and we welcome your continued support in fostering a thriving esports community at Summerville High. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Thank you for your ongoing support of Green Wave Esports!

W. David Griggs [he/him]
Math and Computer Science
Green Wave Esports Head Coach
Summerville High School Rm. 603
wgriggs@dorchester2.k12.sc.us
Cell: (843) 568-7955