Ryan Champlin, a Bay Shore High School graduate and now a freshman at SUNY Fredonia, first pitched the idea of an esports team with his brother, Kyle, nearly two years ago. Fast forward to this fall. Adviser Michael Masino says the Bay Shore esports team boasts almost 200 members. Credit: Newsday / Shelby Knowles

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