ESports kicks into gear

Chadron State College eSports club kicked off its competitions with a “Rocket League” match Sept. 26. They played and lost against Peru State College.

 Drew Kurtenbach, eSports competitive lead and vice president, 20, junior of Rapid City, South Dakota, said the match was “a tough loss.” 

The club also competed in an “Overwatch” match Oct. 4, winning against the University of Akron’s team.   

Kurtenbach said that currently, the club is mostly competing at the open level but hopes to break into the varsity level in the near the future.  

“A long term goal of ours has been to eventually get it up to a varsity sport level,” Kurtenbach said. “Other schools have already been able to do that, so I’m hoping to get to that level eventually.” 

CSC’s eSports team continues its competition with a “Call of Duty” match against Northwood University at 8 p.m., Thursday.

ESports is open to all students and is looking to increase the number of members and competitors they have. CSC students can contact Kurtenbach at [email protected] to join. 

“If you have interest in gaming and want to either meet new people or be able to compete in a fun environment then eSports is definitely for you,” Kurtenbach said. 

“We have players of all levels and experience, so you do not have to be some crazy good player just to join. We also provide a social side to just hang out with new people who enjoy gaming. I enjoy both the competitiveness it can bring out and also the companionship. I’ve met some amazing people through eSports and hope to keep doing just that.”