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GCC eSports team shows Success

IRONWOOD - More colleges and universities are embracing eSports, or online video gaming, across North America and Gogebic Community College is no exception.

This year, GCC has 17 players on its eSports team. The number also includes students attending the Copper Country Center in Houghton who can fully participate in the program, according to director of admission Kim Zechovich.

The Gogebic Samsons eSports team is competing at a high level, said Jim Halverson, IT faculty member and team coach.

The Samsons compete in several leagues, including the Collegiate Star League - one of the larges...