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Relive the SoDak Circuit with photos and video of our inaugural esports event

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We can't believe it's been almost a month since the SoDak Circuit welcomed more than 300 gamers into a large space at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.

The inaugural event, hosted by SDN Communications and its 17-member owner companies, was designed as a way to promote esports in a free and fun setting while showcasing SDN Communications and the power of its network. Gamers competed for cash and other prizes in "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate," "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe," "Fortnite," "Rocket League" and "Valorant" as well as a custom driving simulator.

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See the list of winners and more photos from the event below. (View more pictures on the SoDak Circuit website).

2024 SoDak Circuit winners

Fortnite
1, Emmitt Alderman, Sioux Falls
2, Gavin Kellenberger, Sioux Falls
3, Levi Dykstra, Sioux Falls

Mark Kart 8 Deluxe 13+
1, Tristen Kahler, Sioux Falls
2, Bennett Zanto, Anchorage, Alaska
3, Josh Werre, Sioux Falls

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Jr.
1, Jonathan Williams, Sioux Falls
2, Sam Soper, Sioux Falls
3, Tucker Boysen, Sioux Falls

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 13+
1, Mason Rerick, Sioux Falls
2, Braden O’Brien, Sioux Falls
3, Andrew Geurts, Sioux Falls

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Jr.
1, Justin Kutch, Sioux Falls
2, Lily Klein, Sioux Falls
3, Bowen Hopper, Elk Point

Rocket League
1, Alex Cuka, Sama Kronaizl, Preston Sandquist; Madison
2, Klayton Wielenga, Orange City, Iowa; Brady Wynia, Sioux Falls; Stefan Kinsinger, Sioux Falls
3, Michael Waldner, Orange City, Iowa; Cody Vacek, Sioux Falls; Alex Waldner, Harrisburg

Valorant
1, James Danh, Sioux Falls; Nolan Haase, Sioux Falls; Kai Mentele, Sioux Falls
2, Ty Johnson, Sioux Falls; Dane Poulos, Sioux Falls; Rockford Rettig, Sioux Falls
3, Jordan Vande Kop, Rock Rapids, Iowa; Hunter Riedel, Sioux Falls; Brendan Ulin, Sioux Falls

Racing simulator morning 13+
Ezekiel Weiss, Sioux Falls

Racing simulator morning Jr.
Malachi Hoff, Sioux Falls

Racing simulator afternoon 13+
Braxtan Skinner, Harrisburg

Racing simulator afternoon Jr.
Henry Heller, Milbank

Door prizes
Nintendo Switch — Carter Wiechmann, Sioux Falls
Xbox Series S — Jose Stahl, Yankton
PlayStation 5 — Bennett Schmidt, Sioux Falls
Posted: October 17, 2024
Topic: Esports
Type: Blog and Video
About the Author

Michael Klinski

Michael Klinski is the digital marketing specialist at SDN Communications. He worked at the Sioux Falls Argus Leader for 17 years as an editor and reporter, where he managed a team of seven. He grew up in the Rapid City area and attended the University of South Dakota. Michael lives in southwestern Sioux Falls with his wife and four kids.

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