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WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – Northcentral Technical College was turned into a gamers dream this weekend for the Wisconsin Esports Association Fall Championships.
About 200 competitors from more than 20 schools across the state gathered to find out who was the best of the best in Super Smash Bros. and Overwatch 2.
For many of the kids, it provides a chance to be a part of something they might not have been otherwise. “We have a large number that this is the only extracurricular, the only thing that connects them after school to their peers, and it’s what they’re good at. So why not promote and celebrate what their talents are. Give them a platform in order to be recognized for what they’re good at,” said Mike Dahle, president of WIHSEA.
And for the competitors, this tournament gives them a chance to show off the skills they’ve worked hard to build.
“It’s cool to go to a statewide thing. I’ve spent the last three years playing this game. It means a lot and I played good today. I didn’t lose today,” said Adam Bieneman, an esports competitor from Waterford.
The competition was held Thursday and Friday at NTC.
The winter season kicks off December 9th and culminates in a state championship March 1st at Madison College.
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