Fortnite World Cup: Boston-Area Teen Wins $100K On 17th-Place Finish (via NESN)
The Sudbury, Mass., resident and his partner wonlast weekend in New York City at the 2019 Fortnite World Cup. Herzog, 16, and Zach Gifford, 17, finished 17th in the duos portion of the E-Sports competition, claiming a hefty cash reward.
Herzog told The Boston Globe’s Abigail Feldman he’s happy with his team’s result, despite finishing lower in the standings than they had hoped. “We got pretty unlucky in some of the games,” Herzog said. “I’m still proud of us, despite not getting in the top 10.” Herzog plays for the professional gaming organization Lazarus Esports. He already is preparing for another tournament.
Kyle Giersdorf, a 16-year-old whose gaming name is “Bugha,” won the $3 million grand prize for finishing first in the solo portion of the Fortnite World Cup. His manage company, Sentinel, said $3 million is theThumbnail photo via Dennis Schneidler/USA TODAY Sports Images
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