{"id":348525,"date":"2021-07-23T06:00:58","date_gmt":"2021-07-22T20:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=348525"},"modified":"2021-07-23T06:00:58","modified_gmt":"2021-07-22T20:00:58","slug":"triton-esports-seeks-competitive-gamers-to-join-their-team-rosters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/triton-esports-seeks-competitive-gamers-to-join-their-team-rosters\/","title":{"rendered":"Triton Esports seeks competitive gamers to join their team rosters"},"content":{"rendered":"
Triton Esports Production lead Karl Lacanilao oversees and manages the Triton Esports\u2019 Twitch channel during a Super Smash Bros. tournament for Tech Fest 2021. (Contributed Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The University of Guam\u2019s Triton Esports program will hold tryouts next month for their League of Legends, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (SSBU), and Valorant team rosters. Tryouts are open to all UOG students interested in esports and competing in local and national tournaments. <\/p>\n

Launched in February 2020, Triton Esports is Guam\u2019s first-ever collegiate esports team. Triton Esports exists to mold professional leaders through rigorous training, coaching, and mentorship. Students who join the team will be awarded a $500 scholarship for their time and commitment. <\/p>\n

\u201cJoining the Triton team gave me the opportunity to competitively play the game I love and improve my gaming skills. I enjoy being on the team because of the camaraderie we built and the bonds I have developed with my teammates,\u201d said Ronee \u201cCAPSTWO\u201d Pangilinan, Triton Esports SSBU team captain. <\/p>\n

An Truong, front, and Noah Mueller practice together for a Valorant tournament hosted by Triton Esports. (Contributed Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The program is also excited to introduce Valorant to the Triton Esports lineup, which will give first-person shooter (FPS) fans an outlet to showcase their skills and talent. Coaching the Valorant team is UOG student Willy \u201cLEVERAGE\u201d Hong, whose success in the game earned him Immortal rank and placed him in the top 1% of players in North America. <\/p>\n

\u201cValorant right now is the best FPS game to play. I\u2019m excited to bring a Valorant team to UOG and show other colleges stateside, and even in Asia, what our team is made of,\u201d Hong said. \u201cUOG is still in search of a tournament win, and I\u2019m hoping our Valorant team will be the one to bring it home.\u201d <\/p>\n

Tryouts are set for: <\/p>\n

\u2022 League of Legends: Aug. 10 and 12 via the UOG Triton Esports Discord (Online) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Aug. 10 and 12 at the UOG Office of Information Technology <\/p>\n

\u2022 Valorant: Aug. 10 and 12 via the UOG Triton Esports Discord (Online) <\/p>\n

The tryouts will be streamed live on Twitch with local shoutcasters providing commentaries on the matches. The stream will highlight live in-game footage from League of Legends, SSBU, and Valorant as the matches progress, allowing fans to view the best action during tryouts. <\/p>\n

Students interested in participating in team tryouts can apply at https:\/\/esports.uog.edu\/tryouts. Those interested in tryouts and attending UOG in the fall can visit http:\/\/uog.edu\/apply for more information. <\/p>\n

For updates and more information about Triton Esports, visit the program\u2019s website or follow Triton Esports on Instagram, Twitch, and Discord. (PR)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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