The Brooklyn Navy Yard was once again transformed into a high-energy esports arena as HITN hosted the 2025 CONDUIT Esports Tournament.

On Saturday, June 7, student teams from seven New York City public schools—representing all five boroughs—came together for a full day of competitive gaming inside HITN’s studios. With some boroughs represented by more than one school, the annual event welcomed approximately 100 student gamers, all competing for the prestigious 2025 CONDUIT Cup.

Participating Schools and Coaches:

Brooklyn

I.S. 171 Abraham Lincoln – Coach: Earlston Lafond

Queens

I.S. 230 – Coach: Katherine Otlowski

I.S. 429 – Coach: Daniel Green

Bronx

JHS 118 The William Niles School – Coach: John Luongo

TAPCo –  Coach: Jonathan Lijoi

Manhattan

Mirabal Sisters Campus – Coach: Christian Sanchez

Staten Island

I.S. 49 – Coach: Kim Lindgren

Tournament Results:

1v1 

First Place: Rayan Douah. – I.S. 230 (Queens)

Second Place: Maurice Lawson. – TAPCo (Bronx)

Third Place: Xavier Burns. – I.S. 429 (Queens)

2v2

First Place: Kevin Cariño. 230  & Kevin Solis. (TAPCo)

Second Place: Owura Giamfy & Adrian Reyes (TAPCo)

Third Place: Wilmer Garate (Mirabal Sisters Campus) & Yoxel Guardado (J.H.S. 118 The William W. Niles School).

The CONDUIT program, led by HITN, continues to gain momentum as a platform that introduces students to the dynamic world of esports. Beyond the competition, CONDUIT emphasizes teamwork, digital literacy, and access to technology—core values that align with HITN’s mission to empower Hispanic youth and expand educational opportunities through innovative, tech-driven experiences.