LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Some teachers and parents may roll their eyes upon seeing students hopping on a video game right after class.

For Saleem Carter, it’s different.

“They make sure that I get on time and make sure that I have all the equipment and stuff," said Carter, who attends The Academy @ Shawnee. "They make sure that I'm doing well.”

While his routine looks like any other high school athlete, his arena is online. He’s part of a Rocket League team that went from worst in the state to fourth place and climbing, all in just three years.

"A lot of people don't always view the Academy @ Shawnee as this state championship level-type team, especially because we're over here in the West End," said Ivonne Davila-Beegle, esports coach. "But the fact that my students are now playing at a comp

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