I first started covering Louisiana esports as part of my coursework for “Beat Reporting” class at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches. Through our very first research assignment, I met my future internship supervisor Brandon Hutchinson, CEO of NOLA FLIGHT. And the rest is history. 

Despite the current market reset, esports is a promising, growing industry. During the COVID pandemic, its surge was massive. This is when NF (NOLA FLIGHT) was born, and New Orleans received its second-ever esports team. Crescent Esports would contrastingly shut down, leaving NF to carry on the torch of Big Easy esports. 

Although a handful of teams and companies have come and gone over the years, NF has remained steadfast. As manager of their Women’s Call of Duty team, I’m also heavily invested. For now, the headlines are the org’s top three placement at Challengers Cup #11 and their recent signing of a South American pro Rocket League roster. 

In addition to working for NF, I’m also Brand Director for Rabid Panda Gang, an up-and-coming team in New Orleans co-founded by NOLA FLIGHT alumnus Candice “Xenho” Wolfe.  I’ve also spent a portion of my early career covering scholastic esports for Baton Rouge’s Cibergator Technologies. College programs like Loyola’s are especially gaining traction. 

It’s an exciting time for New Orleans esports, to say the least. 

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