After winning the regional competition in March, South Puget Sound Community College’s (SPSCC) cybersecurity team, the White Rabbits, competed at the NCAE Cyber Games National Invitational on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the University of South Florida. The first community college team in history to qualify for the invitational, the White Rabbits finished 10th out of 12 teams nationwide.
The NCAE Cyber Games is a cybersecurity competition designed specifically for students with little or no prior competition experience, making it a welcoming and educational introduction to the field. The White Rabbits’ appearance at the national level marks a historic first: SPSCC is the first community college to qualify for the invitational.
“The first community college to qualify for the national invitational showed up and competed!” said Andy Leiren, SPSCC Cybersecurity and Network Administration Professor and Mad Hatters Club Advisor. “I couldn’t be prouder. It was educational and fun, and I’m glad that the students and I got to experience it together.”
The White Rabbits team includes SPSCC students Karish Bernard, Broc Carlson, Valdemar Doering, Tanner Harkin, Tyler Maye, Jasmine Pierre, and David Wellington.
The White Rabbits’ performance on the national stage underscores the growing strength of SPSCC’s Cybersecurity and Network Administration program and the value of real-world learning experiences. SPSCC congratulates the team on their trailblazing achievement and looks forward to continuing to support students in cyber competitions in the years to come.
