Vote for best high school mascot in America, Round 1: Ascension Episcopal Blue Gators vs. Alabama School for the Deaf Silent Warriors

Ascension Episcopal (Louisiana) is the 6 seed and Alabama School for the Deaf is the 11 seed in the West region

The bracket is set for SBLive Sports' 2024 NCAA Tournament-style contest to determine the best high school mascot in America, and Round 1 is underway.

Vote below for the No. 6-seeded Ascension Episcopal Blue Gators (Louisiana) or the No. 11-seeded Alabama School for the Deaf Silent Warriors to advance to the second round, where the winner will face either the Ord Chanticleers (Nebraska) or Anaconda Copperheads (Montana).

The Blue Gators earned a 6 seed by winning last fall's Louisiana contest with 413 votes, while the Silent Warriors won Alabama with 11 votes to earn an 11 seed.

Follow along: National Mascot Tournament 2024 Bracket

Voting for this matchup will conclude Thursday, March 21, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.

6. Ascension Episcopal Blue Gators (Louisiana)

More than 100 high schools in the U.S. go by the Gators, but there’s only one Blue Gators, and they’re in Lafayette, Louisiana, at Ascension Episcopal. 

11. Alabama School for the Deaf Silent Warriors (Alabama)

“Warriors” is one of the most common high school mascots in the country, but Alabama School for the Deaf is a one-of-a-kind as the Silent Warriors. The school has a long history of excellence in athletics, winning 32 total national championships across multiple sports. 

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-- Mike Swanson | swanson@scorebooklive.com | @sblivesports