Photo courtesy of ADM School District

The ADM Esports Team is heading to Marshalltown today to compete in the state competition for Super Smash Bros; Ultimate (SSBU), this is not their first state tournament , but a new position for them as last spring they came in as the 8th seed. Now they are positioned as the top-ranked team for the fall season. Reflecting on last spring and the results of Mario Kart Ian Chase, a team member shared, “we took it as, next year we’re going to come back and do very well.” This focus has also given them a way to grow their team play as communication has helped them find success in multiple matches. Allowing the team to address in-game challenges and adjust their strategic approach. “you got lean on your teammates at some point during the competition”