Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology
Circuits Esports
Two state titles. Two Super Cups. One team.
Bring your competitive drive, your curiosity, and your commitment to a team. At Data Science, esports connects Rocket League competition with friendship, leadership, and the skills to build your future.
The record speaks
Championships earned together.
The Circuits have brought home two Garden State Esports state championships in Rocket League and two consecutive Newark district Super Cups. These are milestones built through practice, persistence, and trust in one another.
Garden State Esports
Rocket League State Champions
- Fall 2025: Group I/II Rocket League 2v2
- Spring 2026: Group I Rocket League
Newark Public Schools
District Super Cup Winners
- 2025: inaugural Rocket League Super Cup
- 2026: Rocket League title successfully defended
Built, season by season
From a new team to a championship tradition.
Our story includes a winless first season, a breakthrough playoff run, and the decision to keep improving. The next chapter belongs to the students willing to put in the work.
- 2023
A first for Newark
The Loyalty Foundation helped launch Newark Public Schools’ first high school esports program here at Data Science, supplying customized PCs and helping install the school’s esports lab.
Explore the launch story - 2024
The breakthrough season
After a winless first season, the Circuits won five straight matches, finished the regular season 5–2, and qualified for the GSE state tournament. Progress came before the trophies.
Read the district’s turnaround story - May 2025
The first Super Cup
The Circuits won the inaugural Newark district Rocket League Super Cup, beginning a run they would successfully defend the following year.
Read the Super Cup history - Fall 2025
State champions
The Circuits captured the GSE Group I/II Rocket League 2v2 championship at Georgian Court University. The district reported a 6–0 regular season and a sweep of every playoff match.
Read the first state-title story - Spring 2026
Back-to-back state titles
GSE’s official archive lists Newark Data as the Spring 2026 Group I Rocket League champion. It was the program’s second state title, following its Fall 2025 victory.
See GSE’s championship archive - May 2026
The Super Cup stays with the Circuits
On May 28 at Technology High School, Data Science defended its Rocket League title to become a two-time district Super Cup winner.
Read the second Super Cup story
Inside the program
Where the Circuits story began.
The Loyalty Foundation’s original launch video introduces the students, the school lab, and the sense of connection behind our esports program.
Watch the video on YouTube | Read the original launch feature
The skills behind the score
Competitive play. Everyday growth.
Every practice is a chance to communicate, make decisions, and respond to challenges. Those habits matter in the classroom, in a team, and in the future you are building.
Think together
Strategy & problem-solving
Read the field, anticipate opponents, manage resources, and adapt a plan when a match changes.
Communicate clearly
Teamwork & leadership
Make useful calls, listen to teammates, share responsibility, and give feedback that helps the team improve.
Keep improving
Focus & resilience
Review mistakes, practice with purpose, stay composed under pressure, and respond to setbacks with a plan.
Find your way in
A place for competitive and creative minds.
Interested in playing, telling the team’s story, or exploring the technology behind an event? Start the conversation with Coach Lima. GSE also offers broader student pathways beyond competition.
Competition
Players & teammates
Rocket League is the Circuits’ championship game. Ask Coach Lima about current team opportunities, roster selection, and the skills to develop.
Communication
Commentary & storytelling
Interested in explaining the action? Explore GSE’s On the Mic pathway for commentary, analysis, interviewing, and broadcast hosting.
Creative technology
Production & event support
GSE’s Behind the Boards pathway introduces cameras, audio, graphics, replay, and event operations. Tell Coach Lima which area interests you.
School roles and participation in external GSE programs are coordinated with Coach Lima and depend on current availability.
Current students: start here
Ready to represent the Circuits?
Your first stop for joining the program, practice details, roster opportunities, match information, and expectations.
Contact Coach Lima01 · Introduce yourself
Tell us what interests you
Email Coach Lima from your school account. Include your name, grade, Rocket League experience, and whether you are interested in playing or another esports-related role.
02 · Get the current details
Make a plan with the coach
Ask about team openings, selection, practice days, location, attendance, and any forms or permissions needed. Confirm these details before attending.
03 · Commit to the team
Bring the right habits
Be ready to practice, communicate respectfully, accept feedback, and keep up with schoolwork. Follow the coach’s instructions and school and league rules.
Prospective students & families
Picture yourself in the next team photo.
At Data Science, students can connect an interest in gaming with a school community centered on technology, learning, and opportunity. Explore our school, ask about esports during your visit, and imagine the part you could play.
Interested in college esports? Start building a record of academics, teamwork, competition, and creative work. GSE connects students with recruiting and campus opportunities; your counselor can help you evaluate academic fit, admissions, and financial aid.
Explore GSE college opportunitiesKeep this page bookmarked
Your esports resource hub.
Competition
Team schedules
Use GSE’s team-schedule directory to find Newark Data Science. Confirm the season, game, and team with Coach Lima before making plans.
League updates
Standings & results
Follow the current season through GSE’s standings hub. School names may be shortened to Newark Data or Newark Data Science.
The league
How GSE competition works
Explore the league’s competition structure and seasonal offerings. Games offered across GSE are broader than the teams our school fields.
Beyond high school
College pathways
Learn about GSE recruiting showcases, campus connections, and the College Combine. Discuss opportunities with Coach Lima and your school counselor.
Skills & experience
Broadcasting and careers
Explore GSE opportunities in commentary, production, creative media, technology support, and live events.
Our partner
The Loyalty Foundation
Learn about the technology-access partner that helped establish the Circuits program and continues to support esports across Newark.
The people behind the opportunity
A program built through partnership.
Access & opportunity
The Loyalty Foundation
The foundation helped establish the school’s esports lab and first team. Its partnership with Newark Public Schools has helped expand competition and connection across the district.
Scholastic competition
Garden State Esports
GSE organizes school-based competition and creates opportunities for leadership, college exploration, broadcasting, and career learning. Our state titles are part of its official championship history.
Good questions
Esports, explained.
What is scholastic esports?
It is organized competition between school teams in selected video games, with coaching, practice, rules, and teamwork. Our signature competitive game is Rocket League, which combines car control, soccer, positioning, and coordinated team play.
Do I have to be an expert to express interest?
You can start by talking with Coach Lima about your experience and goals. He can explain current openings, selection procedures, and ways to develop. Contacting the coach does not guarantee a competition roster spot.
When and where does the team meet?
Ask Coach Lima for the current practice location, meeting days, match times, and attendance expectations. League schedules can change, and the coach’s instructions should guide your plans.
Which games can I play for Data Science?
Rocket League is our championship program. Ask Coach Lima about this season’s school teams and available games. A game appearing on the GSE website does not mean Data Science currently fields a team in it.
Do I need to buy a gaming computer?
The program began with a school esports lab supported by The Loyalty Foundation. Before buying equipment or creating competition accounts, ask Coach Lima what the school provides and what current players need.
Can esports connect to college or careers?
Yes. GSE offers college recruiting and skill-building opportunities for players and students interested in broadcasting, production, and event work. Participation, admission, and scholarships depend on the opportunity and its requirements. Keep your academics strong and work with your counselor.
