Dozens of students burble into Stonybrook Middle School's (SMS) art room, chattering, laughing, and bouncing with excitement.

The High School Esports League (HSEL), established in 2012, governs the esports activities of more than 3,100 schools and includes more than 100,000 students in its seasonal tournaments.

As the Devils battled the Ottawa Senators on the ice at Prudential Center last Saturday for the team’s Gaming Theme Night, ...