SPIRE Academy’s VALORANT team is basking in the glow of their impressive achievements. They recently clinched a spot in the playoffs and are now gearing up for the highly anticipated SPIN Showcase. Their outstanding 12-2 record includes a playoff victory that’s propelling them to the second-highest league. This team’s accomplishments put their dedication and skill on full display.

In a recent interview Head Coach Jack Pennington shared how they completed the Premier League campaign with a 12-2 record. He also pointed out that initially, the team was placed in a lower league, giving them time to strengthen their teamwork. He explained, “We did well in the playoffs, and we moved up to the next division. So going forward we’re using it as a learning period…Now, we actually have to be more competitive, more locked in, more focused.”

The playoffs marked a significant milestone for the SPIRE Academy VALORANT team. Coach Pennington told us, “We felt really confident going in…We dominated our division…[We] had an expectation of what we needed to do and we met those expectations.”

The upcoming SPIN Showcase also holds substantial importance for the team. Their last appearance at this competition was in September, and it did not earn them the results they were looking for. Coach Pennington explained this event saying, “It’s a big way to showcase how SPIRE’s standing out…our next one’s November 18th, that’s what we’re gearing up towards…The goal going forward with this one is to go into the SPIN Showcase and show that we’re one of the best high schools in the nation. And I think it’s gonna be a wake-up call for a lot of people.”

The path to collegiate exposure primarily involves these SPIN Showcase events. Coach Pennington told us, “Not only are they high school events, but they’re recruiting events.” He explained how recruiters will go and see which players they want to scout. He emphasized, “That’s why those events are so big for us.”

Team cohesion and unity have been instrumental to the team’s collective and individual success. “They’re a lot more of a tight-knit group and I think that attributes [to] success. They build each other up,” Coach Pennington told us. Looking ahead, his primary focus is on recruiting players for the next year. The team also aspires to have its members secure places on the Coca-Cola All-Stars team, which is composed of the top high school players in the nation.

As they gear up for the SPIN Showcase and beyond, the SPIRE Academy VALORANT team is devoted to maintaining their impressive record and solidifying their position as one of the nation’s premier high school esports programs. Under Coach Pennington’s guidance and the players’ continued dedication, their future in the esports arena is exceedingly promising. SPIRE Academy is excited about the team’s promising future and remains committed to supporting its student athletes.