Kent County Cup

Save the Date!

The next installment of the Kent County Cup is Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Kent Career Tech Center. The esports competition in an educational setting is open to all high school students in Kent ISD districts and schools. Participants will not only compete for cool prizes, but will also meet other students that share their interests and Kent ISD staff who can help share future opportunities for esports fans.

The Kent County Cup was created by the Kent ISD Workforce Development Program as an outlet for students to learn about how esports and gaming can lead to highly sought-after high-tech careers.

Registration will open soon! 

Kent County Cup Spring 2026 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

The 3rd Kent County Cup Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament took place in March and Henry "ExelionSC" Wierenga of Forest Hills Central won the Kent County Cup championship belt!

51 competitors took part in the tournament.  Additional winners included:

  • 2nd – Ayden “Wombonical” Hoisington, 12th grade, Caledonia High School
  • 3rd – David “LoafOfToast” Standish, 12th grade, West Michigan Aviation Academy
  • 4th – John “Cheeseman64” Richard, 12th grade, Northview High School

Prizes included a trophy, keyboard, headsets and a controller. Mars “ToeGrease” Brown of Wyoming High School, won a gaming chair in a drawing. Caleb “DiscMan156” Starnes from East Kentwood High School, won this year’s shoutcasting trophy.