05/04/2026
Silver, forged in speed. Gold, claimed in battle.
When the engines roared and the final laps unraveled, the Tushka racing teams—Junior Homata Betsey; sophomores Conner Boren and Tripp Walker; freshman Jackson Self; and the middle school squad of 8th graders Desias Billy, Greyson Davis, Hayden Elliot, and Parker Fuller—pushed through chaos, blue shells, and heartbreak to claim Oklahoma Scholastic Esports State Runner-Up finishes at both the high school and middle school levels in Mario Kart 8
Not the ending we dreamed of… but the kind that still echoes with pride. Because silver at that level isn’t second place—it’s proof you stood at the very edge of greatness and refused to back down.
And for the first time ever, something remarkable happened—
both middle school and high school earned the exact same medal in each game.
Two squads. Two levels. One unified standard of excellence.
And while the track demanded everything and gave no mercy…
The arena told a different story.
In Street Fighter 6, the Tigers didn’t just compete—they conquered. Precision, timing, and raw skill turned the tide as both high school and middle school squads brought home STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Led by back-to-back titles from sophomore Tripp Walker, and with 8th grader Desias Billy capturing the top spot for middle school, the Tigers secured double gold. Two divisions. One program. Absolute dominance.
So the final tally reads like a legend:
🏎️ Mario Kart: Double Silver
🥊 Street Fighter: Double Gold
Speed met resistance. Skill met supremacy.
And across it all, Tushka showed what it means to rise, adapt, and fight at the highest level.
This wasn’t just a season.
This was a statement.
This is Tushka Tigers Esports. 🐅🎮