Lake Area Tech Navigators Conclude Rainbow Six Siege Regular Season, Look Ahead to Playoffs
The Lake Area Technical College (LATC) Rainbow Six Siege team wrapped up its regular season on Friday, November 15, with a hard-fought loss to Bevill State Community College from Alabama. The defeat placed the Navigators third in their division with a 5-2 record. Despite the outcome, the match showcased the team’s resilience and skill in the face of a formidable opponent.
The Navigators claimed victory in the first map, narrowly edging out Bevill State 8-7. However, the Bears rallied, taking the next two maps 8-6 and 7-4 to secure the overall win. Coach LeBlanc praised Bevill State as a worthy adversary, stating, “The games were incredibly tight. Hopefully, we’ll get another shot at them in the playoffs.”
In their inaugural year of competing in Rainbow Six Siege, the Navigators have already qualified for the playoffs—a testament to the team’s dedication and growth. “This is a group that lifts each other up, strives for improvement every week, and refuses to settle,” said LeBlanc.
Playoff Picture
The top four teams in the division advance to the playoffs. As it stands, Laredo College holds the number one seed, followed by State Tech from Missouri as the second seed. LATC sits in third, with Bevill State rounding out the bracket at fourth.
The Navigators will face State Tech in the semifinal round on Friday, November 22, at 7:00 p.m. LATC previously lost a close matchup to State Tech earlier in the season. Reflecting on that encounter, Coach LeBlanc noted, “There were some unexpected technical delays that disrupted our routine, and the match didn’t end until 11:30 p.m. Despite the challenges, I told the team these moments are learning opportunities. Adversity is part of competition.”
Super Smash Bros. Playoff Update
In other esports news, the Super Smash Bros. playoffs will take place on Tuesday, November 19, at 7:00 p.m. LATC’s Gabe Gebhard enters the tournament as the number eight seed and will face the top seed, Centralia College from Centralia, WA. The double-elimination format gives players a chance to fight their way back after a loss.
Fans can catch all the esports action live on Twitch or attend in person at the LATC Esports Room on campus.
Lake Area Tech’s esports teams are poised to make an impact in their respective playoffs, demonstrating the growing strength and potential of their program.
