St. Philip’s College Cyber Tigers Secure 3rd Place in NCAE CyberGames
February 28, 2025
St. Philip’s College Cyber Tigers demonstrated exceptional leadership and teamwork, earning 3rd place in the highly competitive NCAE CyberGames, Southwest Region 1 competition. Guided by their dedicated faculty advisor, Mrs. Caroline Mora, and co-coach BAT student Bianca Danois, the team of 10 talented students showcased their cybersecurity prowess, problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking throughout the event.
The NCAE CyberGames provided an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge in real-world cybersecurity scenarios, reinforcing their skills in network defense, cryptography, and digital forensics. The competition consisted of defensive strategies to keep the red team off systems in a live enterprise-like environment. Additionally, the students tackled challenging Capture the Flag (CTF) puzzles throughout the duration of the competition, which ran from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. The Cyber Tigers' collaborative spirit, teamwork, and effective communication were key contributors to their success.
This achievement highlights the growing strength of St. Philip’s College’s cybersecurity program and reflects the hard work and commitment of both the students and faculty involved. Congratulations to the Cyber Tigers on their well-deserved victory!
The SPC team recognized outstanding individual contributions by voting Mr. Devin Witt as the group’s MVP and Mr. Callen Barrientes as the most improved player. Their dedication and perseverance exemplify the spirit of the Cyber Tigers, setting a high standard for future competitions.
The ten competitors consisted of the following members.
- Richard Black (BAT)
- Gustavo Rodriguez-Gonzalez (BAT)
- Nicholas Well (BAT)
- Anand Sukhlall (BAT)
- Kendrick Daniels (AAS)
- Andres Bailey (AAS)
- Therel White (AAS)
- Kiinbej T. Terazas Cupul (AAS)
- Devin Witt (AAS)
- Callen Barrientes ( Dual Credit)
- Bianca Danois (Returning Co-Mentor/Coach)