Esports team earns first place in two divisions at the Peach Belt Conference Championships
KENNESAW, Ga. | Jan 9, 2026
At the tournament, KSU earned significant victories in multiple categories. In the Overwatch Champions Division Final, the No. 1-seeded Owls defeated No. 3 Columbus State to secure the win. For the second year in a row, KSU defended its Rocket League Masters Division title, going undefeated in tournament play.
Dylan Taussig was named the Rocket League tournament Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive year, showcasing the team鈥檚 consistency and competitiveness.
The Florence Esports Festival is an annual event hosted by the Florence Parks and Recreation Department in collaboration with the Peach Belt Conference. The tournament weekend brings together competition, and casual gaming experiences and offers multiple tournaments and activities for students, their families, and the broader gaming community.
鈥淭his was an amazing experience that taught us not only what it takes to be great but also how to have fun while working towards that goal,鈥� freshman Mark James Burnett II said. 鈥淭hank you to everyone who was able to put together such a great event; we can鈥檛 wait for the next!鈥�
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