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After Valerie Lee quits her college esports team, she quickly realizes that her decision comes at the cost of her scholarship. Valerie soon discovers a loophole to save her collegiate future, if she can find a coach and assemble a whole new varsity-caliber team capable of reaching the State Finals.
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After Valerie Lee quits her college esports team, she quickly realizes that her decision comes at the cost of her scholarship. Valerie soon discovers a loophole to save her collegiate future, if she can find a coach and assemble a whole new varsity-caliber team capable of reaching the State Finals.
Rating:R
Genre:Comedy
Directed By:Kyle Newman
Written By:Julia Yorks
In Theaters:7/15/2022
Box Office:
Runtime:100 minutes
Studio:BuzzFeed Studios, Lionsgate, CR8IV DNA
Cast
Kyle Newman
Director
Kyle Newman
Director
Paris Berelc
Valerie Lee
Ruby Rose
Parker Nesby
Taylor Zakhar Perez
Dustin
Hari Nef
Sloane
Nicholas Coombe
Jordan Madley
Mercedes Benz Rep
Robert Levey II
Ace
Lolita Milena
Jenna
Jean-Michel Le Gal
Announcer
Ramis Khan
Adi
Elias Pressler
Helix
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