2025-26 STLCC Esports News
The St. Louis Community College Archers delivered one of their strongest Marvel Rivals performances of the Spring 2026 NJCAAE season, sweeping Northeast Iowa Community College in a clean 3–0 series. With decisive full‑push victories on the first two maps and a composed close‑out on T’Challa, STLCC controlled the pace from start to finish.
Saint Louis Community College’s Hearthstone squad continued its strong start to the NJCAAE Division 1 season on Tuesday night as Benjamin “Rhewn” Barmak earned a convincing 3–0 victory over SLCC HS D1 Anarchy. Playing in the “Anarchy” Hearthstone lineup, Rhewn secured three straight wins to lock in the sweep and keep STLCC’s undefeated start intact. The result adds another strong performance to the Archers’ season resume and extends their early momentum in conference play.
Two NJCAAE Street Fighter 6 matchups were completed in a scheduled double header featuring STLCC’s competitor using Minecraft Steve. Both sets presented distinct challenges across multiple rounds and showcased consistent adaptation, efficient resource use, and stable execution. The results reflect a measured approach to neutral control, timing, and conditioning, with effective responses to pressure and shifts in opponent strategy. Each match provided clear examples of steady improvement in spacing, punish conversions, and decision‑making. The outcomes serve as a detailed representation of STLCC’s current competitive form and offer a foundation for the next set of NJCAAE‑scheduled appearances.
STLCC Valorant delivered a determined and spirited performance in their NJCAAE matchup against CBC, pushing the series to a full three‑map battle on Pearl, Haven, and Bind. The Archers opened strong with a confident win on their map pick and showcased resilience, teamwork, and steady improvement throughout the night. While CBC ultimately claimed the series, STLCC demonstrated growth across all three maps, highlighted by disciplined site holds, coordinated retake attempts, and standout individual moments. The matchup provided valuable competitive experience and momentum as the team continues building through the spring season.
The STLCC Archers Overwatch 2 squad opened their Spring NJCAAE season in commanding fashion, sweeping both early‑week matchups with flawless 3–0 victories in Tier 3 Open Queue competition. Across six maps played, STLCC did not drop a single round—an early-season showcase of coordination, adaptability, and individual execution.
NJCAAE | Week 1 | Hearthstone Match Date: February 17, 2026 Players: STLCC — Benjamin “Rhewn” Barmak vs. SLCC — AlanDD In his first appearance since winning the Fall 2025 National Championship, Benjamin “Rhewn” Barmak opened the Spring 2026 season with a determined 3–1 comeback victory over Salt Lake Community College’s AlanDD. After dropping the opening game, Rhewn locked in, tightened his reads, and delivered three straight wins to claim the series and start the NJCAAE season 1–0.
St. Louis, MO — February 17, 2026 The St. Louis Community College Archers Esports Program opened their NJCAAE Week 1 campaign with a high‑intensity Marvel Rivals matchup against Iowa Western Community College (IWCC) on February 16, 2026. The Archers fought through all five maps in a nail‑biting series, ultimately falling just short in a narrow 3–2 defeat. Despite the result, STLCC demonstrated exceptional resilience, standout individual performances, and impressive early‑season form—setting a strong tone for the competition ahead.
Benjamin “Rhewn” Barmak Wins Hearthstone National Championship
