I don't know if I'll ever have that level of support in esports again, it was special. I am still open to new opportunities of course too moving forward, but I don't think I'll be seeking out any new team either. As always if anyone wants me at their event my DMs will be open 🙏

Last thing I want to share, but with me graduating college, that marks the end of my time representing @UWRFEsports I am eternally grateful for all the opportunities they were able to provide for myself and our Melee team. It was an awesome team to be a part of that ill miss ❤️

Rounding out my 2025, I was able to: 1. Graduate with my B.S. in Computer Science and Information Systems 2. Promoted to a senior role at my job 3. Officially cleared all of my debt to become debt free It's honestly been an amazing year, excited to see what 2026 brings 😁

I once walked into a raisen caines in my snake cosplay. Amidst the few confused onlookers, there were those who recognized me. The cashier never asked my name for the order, when the food was ready, they called for solid snake. In that moment, I won.

Excited to announce Out of the Blue 5 for March 28th, 2026! Returning to North Park University with a fun new format, a bunch of top Melee talent, local controller modding, and quality Midwest production. Sign up now at: startgg/blue! (Link in replies)

Challenger approaching🥷 @Ben_SSBM is confirmed for #LMMM!🌴 ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT TIL REG CLOSES! Sign up at https://t.co/K7peq82XxY

Another successful Riptide 🌊 my happy place every year. Today's also my birthday I turned 23! 👴 Thank you to all the homies that wished me well ❤️

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1st place today at 4M, Minnesota's big regional 😁 Probably the most confidence I've ever played with recently and the healthiest relationship I've had with competing/Melee as well. My favorite event of all time Riptide is up next, I'm stoked for that one :)

Top 16 winners side beating Jmook and Krudo at the biggest Melee tournament of all time LETS FUCKING GOOO 🔥 Jobs not done yet though

In what Id consider one of my worst and most uniquely challenging years of Melee while juggling so many responsibilities at once, im still proud After so long I genuinely feel like I've finally found the right balance. I've got a good feeling about the rest of 2025 and beyond 🙏

My skilled and hard working friends have made their first ranking debut LFG Congrats @lexorMN @DarkGenex !! 🥳 This also marks the fourth player from Minnesota to have been ranked top 50 worldwide. Proud of Minnesota, we've become a stacked region over the last few years 🔥

I can't believe it you have no idea how happy I am right now Officially ranked Top 50 in the world Thank you to everyone who kept believing in me and encouraging me to keep going Here's to the ones who dream

I just registered for Minnesota Monthly Melee #28: Mega Minnesota Monthly Melee https://t.co/jTq0pUI4He #MMM via @startgg

I just registered for Supernova 2025 https://t.co/nIUwfPWGJQ #SUPERNOVA25 via @startgg

Late to this but wanted to say GOML this year was really amazing. I honestly would say it was my favorite iteration! Much needed vacation away from work with friends ❤️ Finally playing on a working controller and I felt a massive difference in my gameplay. Placed 17th/775 😄

Tipped Off ended up being so much fun this weekend Competing: 👎👎👎 Basically everything else: 💯🔥 2025 will continue to be the year I sort out finding the right balance in order to succeed in both my personal life and competing in Melee. Some bonus silly animals I enjoyed:

I just registered for Get On My Level: Forever - Canadian Fighting Game Championships https://t.co/GTPmP7deuj #GOMLForever via @startgg

🎀Fresh off some impressive runs at Full Bloom and Out of The Blue, Ben will be trying for another one at Patchwork 2025!🧸