{"id":159860,"date":"2026-04-07T21:52:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/159860\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T21:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:52:09","slug":"bethlehem-central-holds-top-spot-in-new-super-25-esports-rankings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/159860\/","title":{"rendered":"Bethlehem Central holds top spot in new Super 25 esports rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>April 7, 2026, 1:38 p.m. ET<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">As the 2026 regular season comes to an end on the\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playvs.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">PlayVS<\/a> platform, with head-to-head matchups in games like &#8220;Madden NFL,&#8221;\u00a0&#8220;Rocket League,&#8221; &#8220;Hearthstone,&#8221; &#8220;Street Fighter,&#8221; &#8220;Marvel Rivals,&#8221; &#8220;Poke\u0301mon Unite,&#8221; and\u00a0&#8220;League of Legends,&#8221; a familiar team holds the top spot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">For the second time this spring, Bethlehem Central High School appears at No. 1 in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usatodayhss.com\/esports-super-25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\">USA TODAY Sports\/PlayVs Super 25 rankings<\/a>, holding firm among a formidable group of competitive gamers.<\/p>\n<p>Super 25 selection process<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">PlayVS has analyzed the performance of all high schools competing in our Spring 2026 season to determine the Top 25 esports programs nationwide. Schools must actively compete in at least five (5) unique esports titles to be eligible. Schools are ranked by the average match-win percentage of their top-performing team within each esports title. In the case of tied averages, tiebreakers are determined by the average game-win percentage and overall program size.<\/p>\n<p>1. Bethlehem Central High School (NY)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 91.43%<\/p>\n<p>Need a news break? <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-t-l=\":body nav (play)|e|auto spike click:6|\u2691u\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_sp_a\" href=\"https:\/\/play.usatoday.com\/?itm_source=SPIKE&amp;itm_campaign=PLAYSPIKE&amp;itm_medium=ONSITE\">Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 86.40%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 5<\/p>\n<p>2. Hebron High School (TX)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 91.11%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 86.36%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 6<\/p>\n<p>3. Florida Virtual School (FL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 89.29%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 81.48%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 6<\/p>\n<p>4. Northview High School (GA)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 85.00%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 79.14%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 5<\/p>\n<p>5. Middletown High School (NY)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 84.09%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 81.58%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 6<\/p>\n<p>6. Clements High School (TX)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 83.08%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 76.11%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 6<\/p>\n<p>7. Novi High School (MI)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 81.94%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 78.41%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 9<\/p>\n<p>8. Washingtonville Senior High School (NY)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 81.82%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 77.22%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 6<\/p>\n<p>9. Dutchtown High School (LA)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 81.25%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 90.63%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 5<\/p>\n<p>10. Calvert Hall College High School (MD)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 81.25%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 76.50%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 7<\/p>\n<p>11. Summerville High School (SC)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 80.00%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 80.60%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 5<\/p>\n<p>12. Thunder Ridge High School (CO)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 79.49%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 68.75%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 5<\/p>\n<p>13. Chatsworth Senior High School (CA)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 79.17%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 68.37%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 5<\/p>\n<p>14. Wylie High School (TX)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 77.61%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 69.39%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 8<\/p>\n<p>15. Windermere High School (FL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 77.50%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 75.74%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 5<\/p>\n<p>16. North Gwinnett High School (GA)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 77.50%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 74.07%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 5<\/p>\n<p>17. Central Academy of Technology and Arts (NC)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 77.50%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 73.08%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 5<\/p>\n<p>18. Portales High School (NM)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 77.08%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 81.94%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 6<\/p>\n<p>19. Doctor Phillips High School (FL)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 77.08%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 69.68%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 6<\/p>\n<p>20. Provo High School (UT)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 76.60%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 71.26%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 6<\/p>\n<p>21. Lancaster High School (CA)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 76.47%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 71.38%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 11<\/p>\n<p>22. Bosque School HS (NM)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 76.39%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 74.36%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 9<\/p>\n<p>23. La Cueva High School (NM)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 76.25%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 68.32%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 9<\/p>\n<p>24. Clinton High School (MS)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 75.00%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 74.77%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 5<\/p>\n<p>25. West Las Vegas High School (NM)<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Match Percentage: 75.00%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Winning Game Percentage: 73.74%<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Total Esport Leagues: 9<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"April 7, 2026, 1:38 p.m. ET As the 2026 regular season comes to an end on the\u00a0PlayVS platform,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":147980,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[942,153,155,154,67460,67461,67462,67465,67466,67464,2161,542,1319,544,67463,535],"class_list":{"0":"post-159860","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-bethlehem","8":"tag-accessfree","9":"tag-bethlehem","10":"tag-bethlehem-headlines","11":"tag-bethlehem-news","12":"tag-sstssportshigh-schoolesports","13":"tag-sstsnesports","14":"tag-tagcompetitive-video-gaming","15":"tag-tagesports","16":"tag-tagesports-super-25","17":"tag-tagmadden-nfl","18":"tag-tagmerit-prizes-contests","19":"tag-tagoverall-positive","20":"tag-tagprimary-secondary-schooling-k-12","21":"tag-tagsports-news","22":"tag-tagstrategy-games","23":"tag-typestory"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/159860","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=159860"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/159860\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/147980"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=159860"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=159860"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=159860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}