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Lake Area Tech Esports Team Competes in National Finals
Lake Area Technical College’s esports team reached a national milestone this month, competing in the National Esports Collegiate Conference Apex Legends Finals in San Antonio after qualifying among the top collegiate teams in the country. Only 20 colleges and universities nationwide earned spots in the championship event, placing the Lake Area Technical College esports program […]
eSports Competition – Teams Making Statement Wins
The future of competitive gaming at LATC has never looked brighter. Our Esports Lab renovation is nearly complete, and we are excited to announce that 20 high-performance PCs will soon be fully available for both our LATC Esports Team and the entire LATC student body. This upgraded space is designed to elevate competition, practice, and […]
LATC Esports Qualifies for National Tournament
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lake Area Esports Qualifies Three Teams for National Tournament WATERTOWN, S.D. – Lake Area Technical College will send three teams to the NJCAA National Esports Tournament next month after finishing in the top three in regional competition. The teams will compete in Street Fighter Six, Rainbow Six Siege and Call of Duty: […]
LATC Esports Siege Team Reflects on Promising First Season Despite Nationals Exit
The Lake Area Technical College (LATC) Esports Siege team saw their inaugural season come to a close after a hard-fought Nationals playoff match against Wichita State Tech (WSUT). Seeded fifth, LATC entered the match with high hopes but fell to the fourth-seeded WSUT team 2-0 in a best-of-three series. The match, which took place online, […]
Lake Area Tech Esports Rainbow Six Siege Team Prepares for National Championship After Regional Setback
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 […]
LATC Esports Advances to Super Regional Championship in Dramatic Fashion
The Lake Area Technical College (LATC) Esports team is making waves in their inaugural season, as the Rainbow Six Siege squad triumphed in their opening playoff match against State Tech from Linn, Missouri, with a decisive 2-0 victory. This win was especially sweet, avenging a regular season loss to the same opponent. State Tech had […]
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 […]
LATC Esports Teams Ready to Dominate the Playoffs
As Lake Area Technical College’s esports teams wrap up an action-packed regular season, excitement is building on campus and beyond! The Super Smash Brothers team and the Rainbow Six Siege team are both primed for intense playoff matchups, with fans rallying behind their players and coaches, confident that LATC is ready to shine on the […]
Lake Area Tech Esports Team Pushes for Playoffs with Impressive Wins
The Lake Area Technical College (LATC) Esports teams had a thrilling week as they fought their way through critical matches, keeping their playoff dreams alive. Leading the charge was Gabe Gebhard of the Super Smash Bros. team, who entered a doubleheader against Laramie Community College from Wyoming and Eastern Arizona. Although Gabe fell to the […]
Lake Area Tech Esports Teams Gear Up for Crucial Matches in High-Stakes Season Showdowns
October 28, 2024 The Lake Area Technical College Siege team is set to return to action this Friday after a two-week break. The team will face off against Walters State Community College from Morristown, Tennessee, at 7 p.m. Fans are welcome to watch the live stream on Twitch or join in person at the Lake […]
Lake Area Tech Esports Teams Gear Up for Key Matches as Siege Advances to 3-1 Record Following Forfeit
October 21, 2024 The Lake Area Technical College Esports Siege team is set to take another break this week, coming off their bye, but there’s already been some unexpected news! Murray State, based in Murray, Kentucky, has officially forfeited their season, though the exact reasons remain undisclosed. This decision catapults the Siege team to an […]
LATC Esports Teams Show Resilience and Growth in Thrilling Week of Competition
October 14, 2024 Lake Area Technical College Esports teams are off to an exciting start this season, with first-year OTA student Gabe Gebhard taking center stage in his latest matchups. Gabe faced off against two tough opponents in a double-header showdown this past Tuesday, October 8th. First, he took on the UMPQUA Roadrunners from Roseburg, […]
Lake Area Tech Esports Team Offers Fans an Exciting Start to the Season
Lake Area Technical College’s Esports team kicked off the season with a bang on Tuesday, October 1st, facing off in a thrilling doubleheader against Salt Lake City Community College. Competing in Super Smash Brothers, a fast-paced 1v1 fighting game, LATC fought hard but ultimately fell 0-2. Gabe Gebhard, a first-year Occupational Therapy Assistant student, stepped […]
Lake Area Technical College Esports Team Gears Up for Exciting Season Opener
September 26, 2025 Lake Area Technical College Esports is set to launch its competitive season with a highly anticipated opener on October 4th at 7:00 p.m. against the Palominos from Laredo College in Laredo, Texas. The team will showcase its skills in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, competing against two-year colleges across the nation during […]
Lake Area Technical College Esports Team Gearing Up for Fall Semester
Lake Area Technical College Esports team is gearing up for an exciting Fall season, with spring recruiting efforts in full swing. With a core number of returning varsity players, Lake Area Tech is poised to make their mark when the season kicks off on September 29th. As members of the National Junior College Athletic Association […]
Lake Area Tech Drone Team Wins at National Competition
September 1, 2021 WATERTOWN, SD – Lake Area Technical College’s new drone team placed in both team and individual competitions at the Inaugural Collegiate Drone Sports Championships held this summer at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN. Lake Area Tech’s drone team includes Hunter Jensen a.k.a. “Jensen8333”, a Professional Fixed-Wing Pilot student from Brookings, […]