The world of esports continues to grow. Some students even get college scholarships to play.

"This is not a bunch of kids huddled in the dark playing hours and hours, and not socializing," Bixby esports head coach Matthew Strait said.

Some may still view playing video games as an individual activity. Instead, it's all about the team.

"It is absolutely a team effort," Bixby senior Alexis Burton said. "One person can't just solo the whole lobby."

In Bixby, the Spartans esports team competes in the old high school cafeteria, now an arena, and has around 65 players.

December for esports means playoffs. Over 200 schools in the state are competing in Oklahoma Scholastic Esports, hoping to reach the state tournament at UCO in Edmond.

"It gets the blood pumping, and some people can't handle

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