Guymon student wins Oklahoma esports state title in Super Smash Brothers

Landon Crelly turned a crowded statewide bracket into a clean sweep for Guymon High School. The Guymon student was crowned the 2026 Oklahoma Esports League state champion in Super Smash Brothers after competing in Tulsa against 70 of the top qualifiers and winning without losing a single set.

For Guymon Public Schools, the title is more than a trophy for one player. It puts a Texas County student at the top of a competition that now carries the structure and expectations of a school sport, with weekly virtual matches, in-person qualifiers and playoffs, and statewide recognition for players who can perform under pressure. In a rural district where student opportunities matter as much as wins, the championship adds another path for success alongside football, band, debate and academics.

The result also shows that Guymon’s esports program is not just appearing on the map, but competing on it. At the final regional tournament of the season, Guymon players finished 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 7th in Super Smash Bros. Jorge Martinez took first place, Kennedy Santos-Santana finished second, Crelly placed third and Wyatt Messenger came in seventh. That regional run helped set up Crelly’s state championship and showed the team was deep enough to contend across the board.

The Oklahoma Esports League describes itself as Oklahoma’s premier high school league and the largest in the state, operated by industry professionals, teachers and administrators. Oklahoma City Public Schools says the league’s first seasons began in 2018, giving the program a short but established history. The league’s rules list Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Singles as an open-division title, and its past champions page shows the state has already built a championship tradition around the game.

For Guymon, that matters because esports is no longer being treated as a novelty. A state title in Tulsa gives the district a visible example of student opportunity shaped by technology, teamwork and school investment, and it strengthens the case for building programs that can reach students who may not fit the mold of traditional athletics but still want to compete for their school and their town.