Fresno Unified School District has officially unveiled their Technology Arena, where students will compete in esports and other technology-based events.

The arena, located at Tehipite Middle School, hosted its grand opening Thursday.

Fresno Unified staff and community leaders piled into the 7,000 square-foot facility alongside members of the middle school’s esports team. The team tested out the new computers, facing off in a game against Fresno State esports club members.

The makeshift competition brought as much excitement and cheering as a football or basketball game — reflecting the sport’s rising popularity.

“I feel happy, because now, you don’t have to be athletic to do something that’s meaningful to you,” eight grader and esports team member, Yonic Yanez. “You can just come play

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