"People were already only interacting with
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A recent trend for the game "Among Us,"" an online multiplayer challenge was a huge draw for Velazquez and many others to join the club. Before COVID-19, Wood stated that the video game club had fewer than 10 members. More than 60 students now have joined the discussion channel of the group.
The club also got into the competitive aspect of gaming in which they challenged high schoolers in Washington in the nation in a variety of esports. The team has taken on events in "Mario Kart" and "League of Legends," but with little results, but the victory of Velazquez could help the club to continue its upward trajectory. Wood revealed that the club's "Super Smash Bros." team is close to the state finals event and is undefeated.
"I believe there are more students like Jair at your typical school than you would think," Wood said. "People who are crazy good in video games but haven't had an outlet to have it become anything more than random matchmaking online."
After moving in Lake Stevens in the fall of 2019, Velazquez did not spend much time to attend school until the doors were shuttered in the spring. Velazquez admitted to having made friends in the video gaming club which he's not yet met in person. However, the players hypnotize each other in every match. Velazquez said he's been playing in the Madden franchise since players like Vince Young and
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