Edmonton students go head-to-head in virtual video game tournament

EDMONTON -- Junior high and high school students in Edmonton took part an in esports tournament on Saturday.

Students from 15 schools took part in the virtual tournament, which is being hosted as a partnership between the Alberta Esports Association and Edmonton Public Schools Esports.

The tournament is billed as a way to create opportunities to develop teamwork, leadership and self-confidence skills.

The tournament finals will be held next weekend.