Students play FIFA 25 at the FIFA 25 tournament. (Photo by: Jasmine Mills)

This week, the Johnson County Community College student lounge was abuzz with excitement as students gathered for a FIFA 25 tournament hosted by Student Life. The event drew gaming enthusiasts from across campus and offered a chance to compete in one of the most popular soccer video games on the market. 

Joshua Kwase, a student life Ambassador, helped facilitate the tournament.. 

“Coming into this semester, the manager of the Student Lounge reminded us to try a few more tournaments,’’ Kwase said. “We had a pool tournament a few weeks ago, a Mario Kart tournament last month, and FIFA felt like a natural next step. A lot of students around here already play it.’’ 

Kwase explained that the goal was to build community and offer more engaging activities on campus.

The H-Team, a group of students involved in student life leadership, organized the tournament. 

Kwase supported the event by handling logistics, such as scanning attendees and tracking participation. Other team members contributed creatively, including designing promotional materials. 

For Kwase, the highlight of the tournament was level gameplay. 

“The most exciting part is seeing some of the best players put together intense and competitive matches,’’ Kwase said. “It’s fun to see how people push themselves and put on a show.” 

With the success of this tournament, Student Life is expected to continue bringing similar events to JCCC campus in the future.