The Black Bears eSports Team is a proud member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 20. Members of the team play in Tiers 2 and 3 of the NJCAAE.
Penn Highlands gamers compete in the Esports Arena on the College’s Richland Campus.
About the NJCAAE
The National Junior College Athletic Association formed NJCAA Esports in 2019 to better serve their existing community of member institutions who wanted a competitive association focused on their unique needs and the groups they serve. Currently, NJCAA Esports serves more than 6,000 students and has over 230 member institutions on its competitive platform.Â
NJCAAE hosts Esports and gaming activity through:
- Two tiers of competitive regular seasons split by divisional formats
- Tier 3 level of activity that anyone can enjoy
- General community engagement events
- Special tournament activities that allow students, faculty, staff, alumni, and more diverse gaming and Esports opportunities
Game Options
The NJCAAE currently offers more than 15 different games to engage in competition, including:
- Apex Legends
- Call of Duty
- EA Sports (FIFA, Madden, NBA 2K)
- Fortnite
- Mario Kart
- Rocket League
- Valorant
Coaching Staff
 Chris Weakley, Head Coach Email Chris Weakley |  John Rickabaugh, Head Coach Email John Rickabaugh |