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🏆 2024–25 Season · PlayVS Eastern Region
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Eastern Region Champions

Paul Fight Club · Street Fighter 6

PlayVS Eastern Region Street Fighter 6 · Fall 2024. A perfect season — undefeated from the opening match all the way through the championship.

8–0
Regular Season
#1
Region Seed
100%
Perfect Run

Playoff Path

  1. Round 1
    def. DY SF6 3–2
  2. Quarterfinal
    def. Early Street Blue 3–0
  3. Semifinal
    def. Sulfur Hexafluoride 3–2
  4. Championship Final
    def. Sportin Waves 3–2
    Petersburg High School · Dec 13, 2024
WATCH

Championship Moment

The moment Paul Fight Club won the PlayVS Fall 2024 Eastern Region Championship — from the celebration to the broadcast.

2025–26 SeasonPaul Fight Club · Street Fighter 6

Back in the Regional Finals

Paul Fight Club followed its title run with another undefeated regular season — finishing #1 in the Eastern Region and returning to the Regional Championship Finals.

#1
Eastern Region
FINALS
Returned to Regional
EASTERN REGION RESULTS

E-Sports Season Results

All three Paul International teams advanced to the Eastern Region Semifinals.

#1 Region
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Street Fighter

Eastern Region Champions

🏆 2024–25 · Eastern Region Champions

PlayVS Eastern Region Street Fighter 6 Champions, Fall 2024
Perfect 12–0 season (8–0 regular season, 4–0 playoffs)
Won the Championship Final 3–2 over Sportin Waves (Petersburg High School), December 13, 2024

🥇 2025–26 Season

Undefeated regular season
#1 in the Eastern Region
Returned to the Regional Championship Finals
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NBA 2K

Eastern Region Runner-Up

2nd in the Eastern Region
Advanced to Regional Semifinals
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Super Smash Bros.

DC Runner-Up

2nd in DC
Advanced to Regional Semifinals
FEATURE STORY

Championship Coverage

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Paul Fight Club Makes History With First Eastern Region Title

An undefeated season. A final-round finish. A perfect game under pressure. Paul PCS esports has a championship story worth telling.

Paul PCS esports has officially made history. Paul Fight Club captured its first-ever Eastern Region E-Sports Championship in Street Fighter 6 after completing a perfect, undefeated season.

The championship match pushed the Pirates to the limit, coming down to the final round. In the biggest moment of the season, James Ferguson delivered a perfect game under pressure to secure the victory alongside teammates Jaden Kendell and Jabari Permenter.

This win is bigger than one match. It shows how esports can build teamwork, focus, preparation, confidence, and leadership. For PI Tech Network, this is exactly the kind of story GG Report was created to cover.

The Pirates' championship run also connects directly to Paul PCS's larger technology and career pathway work. Esports can introduce students to fields like computer science, broadcasting, digital media, game development, event management, IT support, and software engineering.

"This victory is not just about gaming — it is about teamwork, leadership, and students proving what Paul Pirates can do."

STORY IDEAS

Articles & Briefs to Pitch

BriefGame Recap

Undefeated: How Paul Fight Club Went 8–0

A short recap focused on the team's undefeated season, championship preparation, and what it takes to stay locked in across a full esports schedule.

Target length: 250–400 words
FeatureStudent Spotlight

Behind the Controller: Meet the Championship Players

A player-centered story featuring James Ferguson, Jaden Kendell, and Jabari Permenter. Focus on their favorite games, practice habits, competitive mindset, and future goals.

Target length: 500–700 words
ExplainerSTEM Pathways

What Esports Teaches Beyond Gaming

A story explaining how esports builds communication, problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, broadcasting skills, technical confidence, and career awareness.

Target length: 400–600 words
PTN Launch StoryNews Station

Why GG Report Matters

A launch article explaining why PI Tech Network has an esports beat and how GG Report will cover results, standings, interviews, gaming culture, and student spotlights.

Target length: 300–500 words
PRODUCE

GG Report Segment Ideas

1–3 min video

Championship Recap

Anchor-style recap of the championship season, undefeated record, final round, and team impact.

Interview

Player Spotlight

Student interview with players about their game, rank, setup, practice routine, and esports goals.

Short documentary

Behind the Controller

A look at what the Paul PCS esports scene looks like: practice, teamwork, pressure, and school pride.

Explainer

Gaming to STEM

Connect esports to computer science, media production, broadcasting, cybersecurity, IT, and software careers.

SOURCES

Sources & References

For Parents & Students

Can You Get a College Scholarship for E-Sports?

Over $20M in college esports scholarships is awarded every year — see how high school competition builds a recruiting profile.

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About This Beat

The GG Report covers esports competitions, game culture, new releases, and the gaming community at Paul International and beyond.
Reporter: Zamonte Hizell.