Esports Finishes Out the Fall ’24 Season with a National Title
Simpson Esports' Rocket League C team brings home gold from NACE grand finals
Last week, the Simpson’s esports team brought home the program’s third National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) title.
The Rocket League C team captured gold, winning their division 4-0 after defeating Landmark College in the grand finals. The Rocket League B team earned sliver after a 1-4 loss in the grand finals match vs Northwestern Michigan College. The Storm Valorant A team also played their final match of the Fall ’24 season, earning second in their division.
Earlier in the season, Simpson earned some notable Midwest Valley Esports Conference (MVEC) titles. Simpson’s Rocket League A team took second in the conference, while the Super Smash Bros. team took fourth. The Rocket League A and Valorant A teams attended the Midwest Esports League (MEC) LAN and placed third and fourth, respectively.
“I’m incredibly proud of the team’s competitive results,” said esports director Hubert Wong. “I’ve been incredibly fortunate in the last four years working with passionate students, and this year is no exception. I can’t wait to see what the Spring holds for our students.”
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November 25, 2024
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Alisa Reynolds-Good
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