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STLCC Esports Program Celebrates NJCAAE Championship Victory!

December 14, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that our Street Fighter 6 player, Justin Smith (Dknock), has won the NJCAAE 2024 Fall Street Fighter Championship!

Dknock delivered a dominant performance in the Grand Finals, securing a decisive 3-0 victory against Southeast Community College. This incredible win is a testament to his dedication, skill, and strategic gameplay throughout the tournament. He navigated tough competition and consistently demonstrated the talent we knew he possessed.

Robert Cruz, STLCC Esports Coordinator, commented on Dknock's victory, "We are beyond proud of Justin's achievement. His dedication and strategic approach to the game have truly set him apart. This victory is not just a win for him, but for our entire esports program. It showcases the level of talent and commitment we strive to cultivate here."

In addition to this exciting news, we are also proud to share the success of our Valorant team. They recently secured their position as NJCAAE's 2024 Fall 3rd Place Finalists after a thrilling best-of-5 series against Salt Lake Community College (Salt Lake).

Match Result: STLCC Wins 3-2.

Key Match Details:

  • Game 1 (Sunset): Salt Lake victory (8-13). Top STLCC eliminations: Oscar (22).
  • Game 2 (Split): STLCC victory (13-8). Top STLCC eliminations: Rodrigo (21).
  • Game 3 (Ascent): STLCC victory (13-11). Top STLCC eliminations: George (28).
  • Game 4 (Haven): Salt Lake victory (13-15). Top STLCC eliminations: Rodrigo (27).
  • Game 5 (Abyss): STLCC victory (13-3). Top STLCC eliminations: Rodrigo (25).

Despite some challenges, our team showed strong teamwork and individual performances. The victories on Split and Ascent highlight our potential. Our final performance resulted in being crowned NJCAAE's 2024 Fall 3rd Place Finalists.

Sharon Marquardt, STLCC Athletic Director, commented on the success of the new esports program: "The success and dedication of our esports teams have been incredibly impressive to watch, especially considering this is our first season in the NJCAAE since launching in August. Their achievements are a testament to their hard work and commitment. I look forward to seeing where our teams head after this excellent start."