FLVS FURY Earns No. 1 Spot in USA TODAY Sports/PlayVS Super 25 Esports Rankings

November 12, 2026

Members of the Florida Virtual School (FLVS) esports team celebrate after winning the 2025 Splatoon 3 national championship. Several members of the championship roster returned to compete for a second consecutive national title in 2026.

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) earned the No. 1 spot in the latest USA TODAY Sports/PlayVS Super 25 high school esports rankings after posting an 88% match-win percentage across seven esports leagues during the first six weeks of competition.

“In Esports, we strive to model the 5 Cs: Class, Character, Commitment, Consistency, and Courage. Students strengthen their leadership, communication, and teamwork skills while building lasting connections with their peers,” said Trenton Lambart, club sponsor and FLVS science instructor.

FLVS FURY competes in organized scholastic leagues, including PlayVS, across multiple game titles. The team's Splatoon 3 squad captured its second consecutive PlayVS Cup National Championship, earning back-to-back national titles in 2025 and 2026.

During the 2026 season, FLVS teams reached the highest levels of state and national competition, with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Valorant advancing to the PlayVS Cup National Tournament Final Four, while Marvel Rivals and Splatoon 3 competed for national championships. Splatoon 3 secured the program's national title victory.

“FLVS FURY’s success makes us incredibly proud. It’s one example of what’s happening across all of our clubs,” said Mae Martin, FLVS student activities manager. “Our students are competing, creating, and leading in remarkable ways.”

The esports program is one of more than 80 clubs and activities FLVS offers its students. Options span academics, the arts, career interests, honor societies, world languages, service, and technology. Students can participate in activities ranging from robotics, coding, and chess to speech and debate, HOSA, and the National Honor Society.

FLVS students also connect face-to-face through field trips, regional meetups, and college tours. In May, the school's annual Club Awards brought more than 150 students, families and club sponsors together in Orlando to celebrate the year's achievements.

To explore all FLVS clubs and activities, visit flvs.net/clubs

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