KENOSHA — For NECC Week Two, Smash secured a thrilling victory, Rainbow Six rebounded after a tough Week One match, and League remains undefeated after a hard-fought win. On the flip side, Rocket League Red and Black secured victories while White was swept. Lastly, Overwatch 2 Red dominated, while Black fell short. 

NECC Week Two Recap – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (1-0) vs. Carroll University (0-1) [Division III – Midwest B]

Score: Carthage 2, Carroll 1

On Tuesday, Sept. 30, the Firebirds awaited CCIW rival Carroll University in the virtual fighting arena for a best-of-three Smash Bros crew battle. Carthage claimed a gutsy 2-1 series win, advancing them to 2-0 in Fall 2025 NECC competition in Division III – Midwest B. The expanded Smash Bros roster includes: senior captain Connor Grubisic (Spacefood), junior Alex Chuluunbat (ParaMedix), sophomore Shannon Pasters (MintMelee), and sophomore Rylee Preseton (Ender14).

Smash Bros Crew Battle Explanation: Crew Battles are a team-based competition where two teams of players face off in a series of one-on-one matches. The losing player is eliminated, and the winning player remains in the game, potentially facing a new opponent from the opposing team. The battle continues until one entire team has been eliminated. Each team has four players, each carrying three stocks, for a total of 12. For a best-of-three series, this process is repeated for each set.

Set One: 

• Chuluunbat (Bowser) opened strong, defeating Carroll player Sharkade (Robin) and taking two stocks from Carroll player Mystic (Ridley) before falling. Pasters (Banjo & Kazooie) then swept Carroll player Mystic, but were eliminated by AquaJohn (Little Mac). Grubisic (Samus) beat AquaJohn but fell to Mistilteinn (Wolf). With the score 3-2, Preston (Zero Suit Samus) nearly clutched it out, but Mistilteinn sealed Carroll's Set One win.

Set Two

• Pasters and Grubisic both fell to Mystic (Byleth), giving the Pioneers an early 10-6 lead. Preston turned the momentum with wins over Mystic and Noctural (Yoshi), cutting it to 6-4. Mistilteinn eliminated Preston, but Chuluunbat carried Carthage, taking out both Mistilteinn and AquaJohn with a clutch ledgetrap finish, earning a narrow Set Two victory.

Set Three

• Pasters opened with a win over Mistilteinn before falling to Sharkade. Grubisic then surged, eliminating Sharkade and AquaJohn to push Carthage ahead 7-3. Mystic responded, taking out Grubisic and Preston to close the gap. In the finale, Chuluunbat survived Mystic's pressure and landed a decisive up-tilt, giving Carthage the 2-1 series win. 

Postgame Interview After Defeating Carroll 2-1 – Alex Chuluunbat:

Fall 2025 NECC Season Player Stats Through Week Two – Super Smash Bros.

• Alex Chuluunbat (ParaMedix): 20 Stocks Claimed, 12 Falls, Zero Self-Destructs 
• Rylee Preston (Ender14): 15 Stocks Claimed, 4 Falls, One Self-Destruct
• Connor Grubisic (Spacefood): 14 Stocks Claimed, 10 Falls, Zero Self-Destructs
• Shannon Pasters (MintMelee): 11 Stocks Claimed, 12 Falls, Zero Self-Destructs

Carthage Smash (2-0) awaits an NECC Week Three Division III – Midwest B showdown against Rockford University (2-0). A best-of-three series set to be streamed on the Carthage Esports Twitch channel on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 pm CST. Additionally, this will mark Andrew Czysz Jr's 60th broadcast all-time as a Carthage Esports Commentator, and 200th all-time combined with Carthage Esports, Great Lakes CRL, Midwest R6, and the Wisconsin High School Esports Association (WIHSEA).
 

NECC Week Two Recap – Rainbow Six Siege (0-1) vs. Alpena Community College (0-1) [Division IV - West Central B]

Score: Carthage 2, Alpena 0

On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Carthage R6, including sophomore captain Samuel Bergamo (Scorp), sophomore Chris Vallee (Typhoon), sophomore Major Andrews (AirMajor), junior Aurelio "Rey" Trejo (Paltry), and junior Jalyn Green (Astro), competed against the Alpena Community College (ACC) Lumberjacks in a best-of-three match.

Rainbow Six Siege Explanation: Rainbow Six Siege is a five-versus-five tactical shooter where teams alternate between attacking and defending bomb sites. Rounds can be won either by planting/defusing the bomb or eliminating the opposing team. Success relies heavily on precise gunplay, environmental destruction, and coordinated teamwork.

Map One (Clubhouse / 7-1 Victory): Carthage began their night on defense in Clubhouse. A combination of improved team coordination and accuracy led them to a 5-1 half. It was headlined by a phenomenal Round Two defense in the Armory/Church bomb site by Vallee, who secured two eliminations seconds before time expired. Additionally, Bergamo secured his first ace in Fall 2025 NECC in Round Four while the Firebirds were defending the second-floor Bedroom/Gym site. 

Andrews helped the Firebirds in Round Five by securing the winning elimination near the central stairs going into Church. Before the half ended, Green prevailed in Round Six to secure three kills for Carthage to catapult them to a 5-1 half. Round Seven became a makeshift push by Carthage through Garage rafters as Vallee caught two ACC players off guard while using Montagne. This allowed a 4v1 situation to become reality and was used to set up a post-plant situation where Astro secured the winning kill. To end Map One, Round Eight became a fast and furious plant into the second-floor Gym. Andrews secured the opening kill and planted within a minute and a half. In a 5v4 post-plant, Carthage earned a flawless round and secured a Map One victory.

Map Two (Chalet / 8-6 Overtime Victory):

Following a great Map One win, the Firebirds went to Chalet and started on the attacking side. On attack, Carthage faced a 4-1 deficit after struggling to break through ACC's defensive strategies. A combination of lost gunfights and an inconsistent sense of time left in rounds. However, in Round Six, the Firebirds turned the tide thanks to a triple-kill from Bergamo and a plant into the second-floor Office by Green. 

To begin Carthage's defensive half, Trejo was down to a 1v1 post-plant situation on the second floor Office/Piano Room. A standoff won with six seconds left in Round Seven. However, Trejo did not have adequate time to defuse the bomb, and Carthage fell 5-2 in the score. The Firebirds would win their next three defensive rounds to even the score 5-5. Andrews, Trejo, and Vallee secured a winning elimination across Rounds Eight, Nine, and 10, respectively. Match Point came after Bergamo obtained another triple-kill to win Round Eleven and make the score 6-5. However, ACC forced overtime after preventing Green from clutching a near 2v1 post-plant situation in the second-floor Office. 

In Round 13 Overtime, Carthage defended the first-floor Kitchen and Dining Room bomb site. To overcome a strategic attack from ACC, Trejo obtained a double kill, while Vallee got three, including a winning kill above Dining Room. In Overtime Match Point, Bergamo stepped up once again with his third triple kill of the series, securing Carthage R6's first win of the season.

Postgame Interview After Defeating ACC Lumberjacks – Samuel Bergamo

Fall 2025 NECC Season Player Stats Through Week Two – Rainbow Six Siege

• Samuel Bergamo (Scorp): 46 Kills / 25 Deaths (1.84 K/D), 14 Assists
• Chris Vallee (Typhoon): 34 Kills / 27 Deaths (1.26 K/D), 12 Assists
• Aurelio "Rey" Trejo (Paltry): 32 Kills / 26 Deaths (1.23 K/D), 10 Assists
• Major Andrews (AirMajor): 19 Kills / 27 Deaths (0.70 K/D), Six Assists
• Jalyn Green (Astro): 17 Kills / 30 Deaths (0.57 K/D), 12 Assists

Carthage R6 (1-1) awaits an NECC Week Three Division IV – West Central B match against Arkansas State Black (1-1). A best-of-three series set to be streamed on the Carthage Esports Twitch channel on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 8:00 pm CST.
 

NECC Week Two Recap – Rocket League Red vs. Southeastern [SE] Oklahoma (0-1) [Division II – West-Central A]

Score: Carthage 4, SE Oklahoma 0

Carthage RL Red, comprised of senior captain Alex Vaile (Vaile), freshman Owen Perry (Kor), and freshman Kyle Branski (xray), was eager to stay undefeated after a 4-0 Week One victory against Texas A&M Maroon. On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Red faced the defending NECC Division II National Champion, Southeastern Oklahoma. A 4-0 win was achieved.

In Game One, Firebirds Red pitched a 2-0 shutout, headlined with a goal each for Branski and Vaile. Game Two showcased Carthage's offensive firepower – a 5-1 victory. Branski and Vaile scored two goals each, while Perry added a goal. Game Three was a 4-2 win, where Perry was responsible for 75% of the goals, while Branski and Vaile complemented their teammate with two assists each. Lastly, Game Four was a 5-3 win after Perry and Vaile secured two goals each, while Branski added two assists.

Carthage led in these major categories: Goals (16-6), Assists (12-4), and Shots (39-20). Perry led the way with six goals, three assists, five saves, 10 shots, and eight demos. Branski followed with five goals, five assists, five saves, 14 shots, and four demos. Lastly, Vaile finished with five goals, four assists, three saves, 15 shots, and four demos.

Player Comments (Kyle Branski): "Earlier in the season, during placement matches, we looked shaky against them [SE Oklahoma], but this time around, we really looked solid, and they looked nervous. We just capitalized on a lot of their mistakes, and it was a great win for us to go 8-0 In games so far in NECC."

Fall 2025 NECC Season Player Stats Through Week Two – Carthage RL Red

• Kyle Branski (xray): 14 Goals, 11 Assists, Eight Saves, 35 Shots, 10 Demos
• Owen Perry (Kor): 12 Goals, Nine Assists, Five Saves, 25 Shots, 14 Demos  
• Alex Vaile (Vaile): Eight Goals, Eight Assists, Nine Saves, 29 Shots, Six Demos

Carthage RL Red (2-0) prepares for an NECC Week Three Division II– West Central A match against the University of California – Santa Barbara (2-0). An off-stream best-of-seven series on Monday, Oct. 6 at 8:00 pm CST.
 

NECC Week Two Recap – Rocket League Black vs. University of Nebraska Omaha [Division IV – Midwest A]

Score: Carthage 4, Nebraska Omaha 0

Carthage RL Black includes junior captain Penn Gilchrist (Pixlr), junior Lucas Menzer (Joyystik), and senior Tanner Lee (Flare). On Wednesday, Oct. 1, the Firebirds earned a 4-0 sweep against Nebraska Omaha. This comes after a dominant Week One victory against MST Silver. 

For Game One, Menzer exploded for a four-goal performance, shooting 100% from the field. Gilchrist would back his teammate with two goals, and Lee added three critical assists to secure a 6-0 win. Next, Game Two was a close 3-2 victory after Menzer scored two goals, while Gilchrist tacked on one. Game Three was a 7-0 shutout by virtue of three goals scored by Gilchrist and Menzer. Lee added one himself along with three assists. To wrap up the series, Gilchrist scored twice, while Lee and Menzer scored a goal each.

Carthage led in these major categories: Goals (20-3), Assists (15-2), Shots (44-15), and Demos (23-5). Menzer topped out with 10 goals, two assists, four saves, 15 shots, and eight demos. Next, Gilchrist recorded eight goals, six assists, two saves, 16 shots, and 12 demos. Lastly, Lee accumulated two goals, seven assists, six saves, 13 shots, and three demos.

Player Comments (Lucas Menzer): "UNO Black was a far less competitive game than last week's match against MST Silver. We only let three goals fall in throughout the four-game series. Carthage Black continues to show dominance in Division IV." 

Fall 2025 NECC Season Player Stats Through Week Two – Carthage RL Black

• Lucas Menzer (Joyystik): 17 Goals, Four Assists, Four Saves, 31 Shots, 15 Demos
• Penn Gilchrist (Pixlr): 13 Goals, 12 Assists, Five Saves, 31 Shots, 17 Demos
• Tanner Lee (Flare): Seven Goals, 12 Assists, 10 Saves, 29 Shots, Seven Demos

  
Carthage RL Black (2-0) will enjoy the luxury of a Week Three bye. They will await a Week Four, off-stream showdown against Kansas State University [KSU] JV on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 pm CST. 
 

NECC Week Two Recap – Rocket League White vs. Indiana Hoosiers Cream [Division IV – Midwest B]

Score: Hoosiers Cream 4, Carthage 0

On Wednesday, Oct 1, Carthage White remained competitive despite a 4-0 loss to Indiana Hoosiers Cream. The team is comprised of senior captain TJ Buchmann (Blasecupid), sophomore Kaliek Wade (Akko), and freshman Jimmy Prims (ItsSlurp17). 

Game One prompted a close 3-2 score. Despite Buchmann applying four of White's eight demos, it was not enough to halt Indiana. Wade secured the two goals scored, while Buchmann and Prims pitched in to assist those goals. Game Two was a narrow 2-1 loss despite Carthage White applying nine shots against Indiana's four. Wade scored the lone goal that Buchmann assisted. Wade secured three saves in an attempt to halt Hoosiers Cream. Game Three had the same score, but Prims scored the lone goal for White. Once again, Indiana precisely scored goals even though White applied eight shots worth of pressure. To end the series, White lost 3-2 in Game Four after a two-goal, four-save performance by Prims, attempting to keep his team alive.

Carthage White had more Demos (17-12) and Shots (31-26) than Indiana Hoosiers Cream in the wake of a 4-0 loss. Pressure was applied, but Indiana showcased great defense. Prims finished with three goals, one assist, 10 saves, 10 shots, and two demos. Wade followed with three goals, one assist, eight saves, 14 shots, and six demos. Lastly, Buchmann had no goals, three assists, four saves, seven shots, and nine demos.

Player Comments (Jimmy Prims): "We kept every game close, considering they were all one-goal games. However, we all made little mistakes that determined the series. I think this series will encourage us to really try to fix our small mistakes for the future."
 

Fall 2025 NECC Season Player Stats Through Week Two – Carthage RL White

• Kaliek Wade (Akko): Eight Goals, Six Assists, 19 Saves, 29 Shots, 17 Demos
• Jimmy Prims (ItsSlurp17): Six Goals, Five Assists, 23 Saves, 23 Shots, Seven Demos
• TJ Buchmann (Blasecupid): Six Goals, Five Assists, Four Saves, 34 Shots, 19 Demos

Carthage RL White (1-1) prepares for an NECC Week Three Division IV– Midwest A match against the Illinois Wesleyan Titans (0-2). An off-stream best-of-seven series on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 6:00 pm CST.
 

NECC Week Two Recap – League of Legends (1-0) vs. North Park University (0-1) [Division VII – West B]

Score: Carthage 2, North Park 1

Carthage League of Legends (LoL), comprised of senior captain Quentin Zeller (Wolfstrike), senior Gavin Johnson (Cahara), sophomore Owen Johnson (Owenthepotato), sophomore Katherine Reickmann (Firerose22), sophomore Michael Pankratz (Fuhzzee), and Ian Saner (Toothless), battled North Park on Thursday, Oct. 2, in an off-stream best-of-three series.

League of Legends Game Explanation: League of Legends (LoL) is a popular 5v5 MOBA game where two teams of players control champions to destroy the enemy nexus (base), by earning gold and experience to gain power. Players choose unique champions with different abilities to accomplish these goals. Unique champions help defeat minions, enemy champions, and destroy towers to control the map and secure victory.

Game One: Carthage fell short in a 36-minute opener. Zeller recorded a 9/6/8 KDA with a 209 creep score. Once again, the creep score indicates how many final hits a player earned against minions and jungle monsters. Gavin Johnson went 7/5/13 for a 203 creep score, while Owen Johnson went 8/9/11 for a team-leading 236 creep score. These offensive numbers infer the Firebirds had consistent farming during portions of the game. Saner (4/6/9) and Reickmann (1/12/14) accounted for key utility roles, but could not contain North Park's momentum. North Park player Doc McStuffin had the highest creep score, 248, and a KDA of 23/6/12. These high output numbers helped North Park overcome their CCIW rival. Despite strong farming efforts from Carthage, they came up short in Game One.

Game Two: The Firebirds bounced back in a major way to tie the series 1-1. Within 34 minutes, Carthage controlled the tempo through players such as Owen Johnson. Johnson secured a 257 creep score paired with a 9/6/11 statline, indicating his vital role in the team's ability to farm and win fights cleanly. Gavin Johnson secured a 225 creep score and a 10/2/8 stat line, while Pankratz complemented with a 6/2/18 stat line. Both players were valuable assets to teamfights and crowd control. Zeller went 7/4/12, helping his teammates with crowd and objective control. Lastly, Reickmann went 1/15/19, racking up assist totals by setting her squad up with openings to secure vital eliminations. Although North Park player Doc McStuffin accumulated a 309 creep score, the Firebirds mitigated any follow-up damage, and map control favored the opposition. 

Game Three: To end the series, Carthage secured a win with great team coordination. Owen Johnson finished with a 14/6/6 stat line with a 227 creep score. Johnson's farming consistency was a massive key to the Firebirds staying in this series. Gavin Johnson went 6/4/17 with a 217 creep score. Zeller went 3/5/17 with a 152 creep score. Pankratz resembled his teammate by going 3/5/13. Lastly, Reickmann went 1/4/20, securing another high assist performance. The combination of teamwork and resilience led to Carthage coming back to win from a 0-1 deficit against North Park.

Player Comments (Katherine Reickmann): "In the first game, we lost bot lane pretty hard, and they [North Park] ran away with the game. In the next two games, we minimized losses and played the map better."

Fall 2025 NECC Season Player Stats Through Week Two – League of Legends

• Owen Johnson (Owenthepotato): 54 Kills / 25 Deaths (2.16 K/D), 54 Assists, 232 AVG Creep Score
• Quentin Zeller (Wolfstrike): 28 Kills / 20 Deaths (1.4 K/D), 68 Assists, 187 AVG Creep Score
• Gavin Johnson (Cahara): 26 Kills / 19 Deaths (1.37 K/D), 47 Assists, 200 AVG Creep Score
• Michael Pankratz (Fuhzzee): 25 Kills / 10 Deaths (2.50 K/D), 52 Assists, 179 AVG Creep Score
• Katherine Reickmann (Firerose22): 10 Kills / 24 Deaths (0.42 K/D), 96 Assists, 27 AVG Creep Score
• Ian Saner (Toothless): 4 Kills / 6 Deaths (0.66 K/D), 9 Assists, 183 AVG Creep Score

Carthage LoL (2-0) awaits an NECC Week Three Division VII– West B match against SMSU Mustangs Gold (1-0). An off-stream best-of-three series on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 7:30 pm CST.
 

NECC Week Two Recap – Overwatch 2 Red vs. Cornell College (0-0) [Division IV – Central A]

Score: Carthage 3, Cornell College 0

Carthage Overwatch 2 Red faced Cornell College in a rescheduled, on-stream best-of-five series on Thursday, Oct. 2. Junior captain Mason Stenger (zXc), junior Joy Schultz (JumpyWizard), sophomore Billy Flanagan (ChickenFries), sophomore Deacon Kirvan (FerociousPig), and sophomore Adam Hollis (Hollister) earned a 3-0 victory. 

Overwatch 2 Game Explanation: Overwatch 2 is a free-to-play, 5v5, team-based hero shooter where players pick a unique hero with distinct abilities and roles (Tank, Damage, or Support) to complete specific objectives-based game modes (Control, Escort, Hybrid, Push, Flashpoint). The core gameplay involves a team-focused brawl, where cooperation and strategy are essential to win.

Map One (Lijang Tower / 2-0 Control Win): To open the evening, Carthage comfortably got themselves a 2-0 win in the Control game mode, which centers around teams attempting to capture a point from zero to 100% in a best-of-three format. Since the Firebirds captured the point twice within three rounds, a victory was achieved. Kirvan, playing as a Tank, went 10/1/0 with 6,497 damage. The DPSs Flanagan and Stenger combined for 11,123 damage and went 16/0/1 and 8/1/3, respectively. Rounding things out, Hollis and Schultz provided 8,263 combined healing. A fast and balanced approach that caught Cornell College off guard early and often.

Map Two (Watchpoint: Gibraltar / 1-0 Escort Win): To continue their relentless pursuit, the Firebirds shut down Cornell College in the Escort game mode. This mode requires the attacking team to push a payload through multiple checkpoints, while defenders attempt to halt its movement. Carthage started on defense and forced Cornell to remain scoreless at zero, but allowed 77.25 meters of traction. On attack, Carthage would rush the Payload and push it past 77.25 to earn a 1-0 win. Kirvan topped out with 12 eliminations, no deaths, 5,450 damage inflicted, and 7,124 damage mitigated. Flanagan and Stenger would combine for 8,641 damage and finished with respective KDA's of 8/1/2 and 7/0/2. Hollis and Schultz combined for 5,532 healing.

Map Three (King's Row / 5-4 Hybrid OT Win): After two dormant maps, Cornell College woke itself up and secured four points on its attacking possession of hybrid. This game mode requires the attacking side to capture an objective to unlock a payload, then cruise it past multiple checkpoints. Defenders must halt capture and/or payload movement. After Cornell's four points, Carthage began its attack, claiming the payload quickly. The Firebirds used excellent teamwork and coordination to win 5-4. Flanangan, while playing as Tracer, launched a Pulse Bomb to help take out three Cornell defenders to secure the win as Carthage pushed the payload past its final checkpoint. Kirvan finished 49/17/10, accounted for 70% of team eliminations, and had 18,700 damage inflicted with 9,462 damage mitigated. Flanagan and Stenger combined for nearly 19,000 damage with respective KDA's of 48/0/10 and 36/0/11. Hollis and Schultz accounted for nearly 24,000 healing and contributed to eliminations as well.

Postgame Interview After Defeating Cornell College – Billy Flanagan

Fall 2025 NECC Season Player Stats Through Week Two – Overwatch 2 Red

• Deacon Kirvan (FerociousPig) [Tank]: K/D/A {145/36/19}, E/D {7.63}, DMG{60,736},{MIT} 38,151
• Billy Flanagan (ChickenFries) [DPS]: K/D/A {142/27/1}, E/D {5.26}, DMG {45,850}
• Mason Stenger (zXc) [DPS]: K/D/A {110/30/1}, E/D {3.67}, DMG {53,237} 
• Adam Hollis (Hollister) [Support]: K/D/A {44/15/111}, E/D {3.00}, Healing {55,781}
• Joy Schultz (JumpyWizard) [Support]: K/D/A {88/26/88}, E/D {3.38}, Healing {30,287} 

Carthage Overwatch 2 Red (2-0) awaits an NECC Week Three Division IV– Central A match against Akron Gold (1-1). It will be a streamed best-of-five series on Friday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 pm CST.
 

NECC Week Two Recap – Overwatch 2 Black vs. Purdue University Azure (1-0) [Division IX – Central A]

Score: Purdue Azure 3, Carthage 0

After a Week One bye, Carthage Black returned to NECC competition to face Purdue University Azure, in a streamed, best-of-five series on Friday, Oct. 3. The team includes junior captain Ethan Anderson (Snowstorm), Alek Miech (Stewie), Chris D (Lithecash), Jesse Ryburn (Krypic), Jena Pillman (Jenny), and Waylon Ritter (Odessarit). Unfortunately, a 3-0 sweep was suffered at the hands of Purdue.

Map One (Lijang Tower / 2-0 Control Loss): To begin, Carthage Black played the Control game mode on Lijang Tower. Black could not gain a point within Control and lost 2-0 despite nearly forcing a third round with 99% secured in round two. Ryburn on Tank finished with a KDA of 28/5/12, 9,979 damage inflicted, and 6,684 damage mitigated. Anderson and Miech combined for 19,805 damage with respective KDAs of 30/7/0 and 18/11/2. Pillman and Ritter combined for 23,376 healing.

Map Two (Rialto / 3-0 Escort Loss): Next, the Firebirds would play on Rialto in what was a 3-0 defensive Escort loss. Carthage was unable to stop Purdue Azure from pushing the payload through three checkpoints, leading to a loss. Ryburn went 13/10/4 and recorded 8,881 damage inflicted with 13,784 damage mitigated. Anderson and Miech combined for 24,165 damaged and had these respective KDAs: 18/10/1 and 9/12/0. Lastly, Pillman and Ritter combined for 26,098 healing.

Map Three (Hollywood / 2-0 Hybrid Loss): Ending the series, Carthage Black competed against Purdue Azure in Hollywood. On defense, Black allowed Purdue to score the first point to unlock a payload and pass one checkpoint, resulting in two points. On attack, Black was unable to capture the objective point to unlock the payload, leading to a tough loss. Ryburn finished with a KDA of 16/8/1 with 8,909 damage inflicted and 12,958 damage mitigated. Anderson and Chris D combined for 14,747 damage with respective KDAs of 24/8/0 and 18/12/0. Lastly, Miech and Pillman combined for 21,708 healing. 

Fall 2025 NECC Season Player Stats Through Week Two – Overwatch 2 Black

• Jesse Ryburn (Krypic) [Tank]: K/D/A {57/23/17}, E/D {2.48}, DMG {27,769}, MIT {33,426}
• Ethan Andrerson (Snowstorm) [DPS]: K/D/A {72/25/1}, E/D {2.88}, DMG {32,889} 
• Alek Miech (Stevie) [DPS/Support]: K/D/A {27/36/23}, E/D {0.75}, DMG {19,772}, Healing {9,228}
• Chris D (Lithecash) [DPS]: K/D/A {18/12/0}, E/D {1.50}, DMG {6,421} 
• Jenn Pillman (Jenny) [Support]: K/D/A {37/27/56}, E/D {1.37}, Healing {39,636}
• Wayne Ritter (Odessarit) [Support]: K/D/A {13/14/36}, E/D {0.93}, Healing {22,318} 

Carthage Overwatch 2 Black (0-1) awaits an NECC Week Three Division IX– Central A match against MTSU Bolt (2-0). It will be an off-stream best-of-five series on Friday, Oct. 10, at 8:00 pm CST.


Carthage Esports will return for NECC Week Three action starting Tuesday, Oct. 7. Follow us on all social media platforms (@carthageesports) to stay updated. Follow our Twitch channel to get notifications when broadcasts go live. Additionally, Carthage's NECC schedule can be viewed here, so you can always catch up on what teams are competing weekly during the Fall 2025 season.