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Lake Area Tech Esports Rainbow Six Siege Team Prepares for National Championship After Regional Setback

Posted on: December 9, 2024   |   Category: eSports
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The Lake Area Technical College (LATC) Rainbow Six Siege team competed in the Super Regional Conference One Championship this past Friday night but fell to the Laredo Palominos of Texas. Despite beating Laredo in the first game of the season, LATC was unable to replicate their early success, losing all three matches in the best-of-five series.

The matches were fiercely contested, with scores of 7-3, 8-6, and 7-5 in favor of Laredo. LATC Coach Bryce LeBlanc reflected on the loss, noting the team might have succumbed to the weight of the moment.

“It was our first time in a Regional Championship, and I think we were putting too much pressure on ourselves,” Coach LeBlanc said. “Our shots were off, and we weren’t communicating well as a team. But we’re learning and growing from this experience.”

While the loss was disappointing, LATC’s journey isn’t over. The team has secured the 5th seed in the National Tournament and will face the 4th-seeded Wichita State Shockers tonight at 7 PM Central Time. Coach LeBlanc is optimistic about the upcoming match, emphasizing the team’s preparation and resilience.

“We reviewed a lot of game film and held a solid practice session on Sunday. Wichita is a strong team with experience in national competitions, but I feel confident that we’ll be competitive. We just need to rise to the occasion and play better than we did during the Regional Championship,” said LeBlanc.

The LATC Esports Arena will host fans eager to cheer on the Siege team, and the action will also be live-streamed on Twitch at latcesports.

National Tournament Matchups

Here’s a look at the other teams competing for the national title:

1. Laramie Community College vs. 9. Iowa Community College

2. Lackawanna College vs. 7. Guilford Community College

3. Laredo Palominos vs. 6. Northern Virginia Community College

4. Wichita State Shockers vs. 5. Lake Area Technical College

Tonight’s match against Wichita State is a pivotal moment for LATC, as they look to redeem themselves and prove their championship potential on the national stage. Whether you’re joining in person or tuning in online, don’t miss this exciting showdown!