Looking towards Collision

Derrick Hornbaker ‘23 staff writer

The LVC esports Super Smash Brothers team gears up to take on a major tournament over spring break.

After travelling out to Apex 2022 last fall, the team looks to take another trip over to New Jersey and take on Collision 2023. With the tournament boasting more than 1,000 attendees, they’ll have their work cut out for them if they want to perform, but the experience itself is one they’re looking forward to.

Andrew Syslo, captain of the Super Smash Brothers team, recalled his experience going to Apex.

“This was huge to me since it was my first major tournament since the pandemic,” Syslo said. “It was cool to watch and participate.”

He recalls it as a great opportunity to improve as a player, and an experience he’s excited to repeat.

Over spring break, Syslo and the rest of the team will be heading up to Parsippany, New Jersey, for Collision 2023. The total attendees are looking to be more than triple that of Apex. Despite this, Syslo says he’s “looking forward to an awesome event and a hype atmosphere.”

The ideal tournament for any competitor is to go as far as possible in the bracket, but given the caliber of competition, no player is letting themselves get too confident.

“My goal is to win at least two sets in the main bracket, and while it won’t be easy, I think it’s doable,” Syslo added.

While a good performance is ideal, the team is looking mostly to improve and grow with the experience. Collision 2023 will take place from March 10 to 12, and will feature some of the best Super Smash Brothers players in the world.