KENOSHA — In Week Six, Carthage RL Red dominated MSOE. RL Academy (White) got a forfeit win against UW-Milwaukee Gold. RL Club (Grey) played their Week Five and Six matches, losing by a thread to UW-Whitewater Purple and claiming a forfeit win against UW-Madison. Valorant suffered a 2-0 loss against MSOE, dropping to 3-3.

Bye and Forfeits:

• On Monday, Oct. 27, WEC Week Six began with Carthage Academy [White] (6-0) securing a forfeit win over UW-Milwaukee Gold (5-1) due to an insufficient player count from the Panthers. Carthage Academy will return to play the UW-Green Bay Phoenix (3-3) tonight, at 6:00 pm CST.
• Next, Carthage RL JV [Black] (3-2) enjoyed a bye and will return tonight to face UW River Falls F1 (5-1) at 6:00 pm CST. 
• Following that, Carthage RL Club [Grey] (1-5) received its first win as UW-Madison Ferret Badgers (0-6) forfeited a Week Five reschedule after exceeding the 30-minute rule. RL Club [Grey] returns tonight at 6:00 pm CST to face Wisconsin Lutheran College JV (1-5).

The rest of this Fall 2025 WEC Week Six Recap will depict Carthage RL Red's shutout win over MSOE and RL Club's narrow loss to UW-Whitewater Purple.

WEC Week Six Recap – Rocket League Red (4-1) vs MSOE Raiders (4-1)

Score: Carthage Red 3, MSOE 0

After a gritty comeback against Carthage JV (Black) in Week Five, Carthage Red was defiant against the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) Raiders. It was a 3-0 series victory, leading to Carthage Red's fourth regular-season victory. A Week Six match that was rescheduled and played on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 6:30 pm CST. The team includes senior captain Alex Vaile (Vaile), freshman Owen Perry, and freshman Kyle Branski (xray). 

In Game One, the Firebirds forced a whopping 13 shots on net and allowed MSOE only two shots. Perry scored two goals on seven shots. Branski contributed one goal on four shots, and Vaile conjured up two assists, one save, and two shots on net. The team nearly got three times as many demos as MSOE, with five. This also forced MSOE to save the ball eight times, depicting Carthage's aggressiveness early on.  

Carthage would carry this momentum over to Game Two and win 2-1. For the majority of this contest, the Firebirds held a one-goal lead thanks to Branski scoring within the opening eight seconds. Branski would then add another goal to solidify a 2-0 lead. Although MSOE player Blatant scored a goal late, the Raiders were stonewalled by Carthage's defense. On the backend, Perry complemented Branski with two assists as well as two saves.

Game Three became a dogfight won by the Firebirds 5-4. The MSOE Raiders pushed Carthage to their limit, forcing them to shoot 18 times on net. MSOE player Rocko gave his team an early 1-0 lead before Vaile tied things up 1-1. Rocko put the Raiders back in front 2-1. Two consecutive goals by Perry later on gave the Firebirds a 3-2 lead. Manboy forced a 3-3 tie around the four-minute mark. Within the fifth minute, Perry and Vaile each score, bringing Carthage to a 5-3 lead. This game was won due to Carthage's ability to stall out on defense and only allow one more goal. In all, Perry had three goals on five shots, Vaile had two on nine shots, and Branski had two assists and four shots.

Carthage led in these major categories: Goals (10-3), Assists (10-4), and Shots (38-14). Carthage Red and MSOE tied in demos with 13 each. Perry led the team with five goals, three assists, two saves, 15 shots, and six demos. Branski followed with three goals, three assists, three saves, 11 shots, and one demo. Lastly, Vaile recorded two goals, four assists, two saves, 12 shots, and six demos.

Fall 2025 WEC Season Player Stats Through Week Four – Carthage RL Red

• Kyle Branski (xray): 20 Goals, 19 Assists, 24 Saves, 76 Shots, 28 Demos, 26.3% Shooting
• Alex Vaile (Vaile): 20 Goals, 18 Assists, 26 Saves, 78 Shots, 35 Demos, 25.6% Shooting
• Owen Perry (Kor): 19 Goals, 13 Assists, 30 Saves, 68 Shots, 34 Demos, 28% Shooting

Carthage RL Red (4-1) prepares for a WEC Week Seven, off-stream, best-of-five match against UW-Milwaukee Black (3-2) tonight at 6:00 pm CST.

WEC Week Six Recap – Rocket League Club [Grey] (1-5) vs. UW-Whitewater Purple (2-4)

Score: UWW Purple 3, Carthage Club 2

After an extra week of practice and constant improvement within their schedule practices, Carthage RL Club [Grey] felt a great sense of confidence in themselves. The team's goal is to secure one to two wins before the end of the regular season. The Firebirds secured a win against UW-Madison, an opponent scheduled for Week Five who failed to appear at the rescheduled time slot on Monday, Oct. 27, at 7:00 pm CST. Against UW-Whitewater Purple, Carthage Club [Grey] fell 3-2 in a series that showcased their growth and resilience as a team. The roster includes sophomore captain Timothy Fendrick (Hvstl), Junior Josh Martin (RacingDevilz), and junior Andrew Czysz Jr (TurbidJuggler).

Game One was a 5-3 loss for Carthage Club [Grey]. The Warhawks got off to a hot 3-1 start behind player Hvgh, who raked in three goals on five shots. Additionally, Whitewater recorded six demos, four more than Carthage (2). However, Martin helped the Firebirds to a 4-3 deficit late in Game One, after two goals on five shots. Warhawks player Jmz thought otherwise and drove in a fifth goal to solidify the win for his team. Fendrick finished with one goal and three saves, while Czysz Jr added one save and two shots.

In Game Two, Carthage Club (Grey) performed a miraculous comeback win after being down 2-1 with seven seconds left to play in regulation. Up to this point, Martin scored on an own goal from Whitwater within 18 seconds of the game starting. The Firebirds led for three and a half minutes until Warhawks player Jmz tied the score 1-1. UW-Whitewater would take the lead after demoing Czysz Jr and placing the ball above Fendrick. Then, with seven seconds left, Czysz Jr forced the ball to go right on kickoff against Hvgh. Jmz was in position to clear it, but accidentally hit it into the Warhawks' net, giving Czysz Jr his first series goal. The game would reach overtime, where Czysz Jr scored his second goal within 36 seconds. Fendrick, lined up on the left side, forced a pass to the midline. Hvgh smacked the ball on the Warhawks' goal post, and Czysz Jr was there to score.

Game Three became a snowball-filled 5-0 loss for Carthage. The offense did not mount sufficient pressure on UW-Whitewater's net, leading to a shutout. The Warhawks forced 13 shots to the Firebirds' seven. Hvgh topped out with three goals on six shots, while Mr.Goose and Jmz added a goal each. For the Firebirds, Fendrick had three saves and three shots, Martin recorded one save and three shots, and Czysz Jr was limited to only one shot on net. 

Carthage Club (Grey) would then force Game Five for the first time this season, winning 4-0 in Game Four. Although Czysz Jr was limited to one save and two shots, he helped Fendrick and Martin force shots downfield to keep momentum. The team recorded seven shots, tying UW-Whitewater. Fendrick and Martin both score two goals each in great fashion. Game Four showcased the Carthage Club's ability to work efficiently as a team in a high-pressure environment.

Game Five was another great defensive showcase from Carthage Club (Grey) for about three and a half to four minutes. At the 52-second mark, Hvgh scored on an aerial goal after Czysz Jr missed the ball by a thread in the left corner of Carthage's net. Down 1-0, Fendrick, within 14 seconds, found an opening on the right side of UW-Whitewater's net and sneaked in a goal to make it 1-1. With four seconds left, Fendrick attempted to clear the ball out of Carthage's half. However, his car forced it to land directly on Hvgh, leading to him scoring a buzzer beater 2-1, Game Five, and series win for UW-Whitewater – a heartbreaking loss that showcased Carthage Club's growth as a team. 

Carthage fell short in these major categories: Goals (14-11), Assists (10-3), Saves (18-16), Shots (41-35), and Demos (24-19). Martin led the team with five goals, one assist, four saves, 15 shots, and two demos. Fendrick finished with four goals, two assists, 10 saves, 13 shots, and nine demos. Lastly, Czysz Jr recorded two goals, no assists, two saves, seven shots, and eight demos.

Player Comments (Andrew Czysz Jr): "Although this series against UW-Whitewater Purple ended in heartbreak, we played our best Rocket League during it. Looking at the series overall, it shows how much we've improved weekly. I am always proud to play alongside Hvstl and Devilz because they have taught me so much throughout this season. For me, this was a big adjustment after being semi-retired for a few years. However, playing with these guys has been a blast regardless of our results. Sitting at 1-5 after a forfeit win against UW-Madison and this close loss to the Warhawks, we aim to put our best foot forward and finish the regular season on a high note against Wisconsin Lutheran College JV.

Fall 2025 WEC Season Player Stats Through Week Six – Carthage Club (Grey)

• Andrew Czysz Jr (TurbidJuggler): 10 Goals, Three Assists, 15 Saves, 21 Shots, 13 Demos, 47.6% Shooting*
• Joshua Martin (RacingDevilz): Nine Goals, One Assist, 24 Saves, 39 Shots, Seven Demos, 23% Shooting*
• Timothy Fendrick (Hvstl): Eight Goals, Eight Assists, 26 Saves, 25 Shots, 21 Demos, 32% Shooting*

* Indicates that some statistical information is missing

Carthage RL Club (1-5) prepares for a WEC Week Seven, off-stream, best-of-five match against Wisconsin Lutheran College JV (1-5) tonight at 6:00 pm CST. 
 

WEC Week Six Recap – Valorant (3-3) vs. MSOE Raiders (1-4)

Score: MSOE 2, Carthage 0

After an upset win against the Beloit College Buccaneers in Week Five, Carthage Valorant were ready for a Week Six contest against the MSOE Raiders on Thursday, Oct. 30. However, the team faced deja vu as they lost to an inferior team. It was a crushing 2-0 series loss for the Firebirds. The team includes junior captain Sergio Musaitef (Gio), junior Aiden Hecht (Hecht), senior Mady Savage (Bunny), freshman Thalia Sullivan (Jellyfish), and freshman Charlie Post (Opt1mal). 

Valorant Game Explanation: Valorant is a five-versus-five character-based tactical FPS where teams switch between attacking and defending bomb sites. It's similar to Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. However, Valorant is a more traditional shooter focused on precise gunplay and agent abilities on mostly static maps. Teams typically play best-of-three matches in the WEC. In each match, the winner is the first to win 13 rounds. Offensively, rounds are won either by eliminating the entire enemy team before planting the spike or by planting the spike and defending it from attackers. Defensively, rounds can be won in the same way as on offense, except defenders can also defuse the planted spike by eliminating the attackers.

Map One (Bind / 13-7 Loss): To start, Carthage was on Bind. Bind is a unique map with key features, including two main sites, A and B, connected by a teleporter system. This allows players to travel between different parts of the map. This layout encourages varied strategies, from aggressive pushes through narrow corridors to long-range duels on open sites. After a tough loss, Carthage combined for 58 team eliminations to 84 deaths (0.69 Team K/D), and 19 assists. 

Map One's best performing player was Sullivan, who finished 15-17 (0.88 K/D) and led the team with six assists. Post followed with a 15 elimination to 18 death performance (0.83 K/D) that also included four assists. Hecht recorded 13 eliminations and 18 deaths (0.72 K/D) with three assists. Savage accumulated a 0.54 K/D after going 8-14 with one assist. Lastly, Musaitef finished 7-17 (0.41 K/D) and tacked on five assists. Overall, a rocky performance from the Firebirds.

Map Two (Ascent 13-2 Loss): For the first time since Week Two against UW-Milwaukee Gold, Carthage returned to Ascent. It is a three lane map with two bomb sites, A and B. There's also a central area with open space that is crucial for controlling the pace of a round. It is referred to as a defender heavy map that rewards tactical play and team coordination. Although Carthage attempted to tie the series, they were dominated. The team accumulated 27 eliminations to 72 deaths (0.38 Team K/D) with four assists.

Map Two's best performer was Hecht. He finished 11-13 (0.85 Team K/D) and logged one assist. Other statlines included a 8-15 (0.53 Team K/D) performance from Post, Savage's 4-14 (0.29 Team K/D), Musaitef and Sullivan having a 0.13 K/D after going 2-15. Overall, MSOE overwhelmed Carthage on Ascent, leading to the 2-0 series loss.

Fall 2025 WEC Season Player Stats Through Week Six – Carthage Valorant

• Charlie Post (Opt1mal): 204-155 (1.32 K/D), 49 Assists, Nine Spike Plants*
• Sergio Musaitef (Gio): 144-160 (0.90 K/D), 47 Assists, Seven Spike Plants*
• Aiden Hecht (Hecht): 135-145 (0.93 K/D), 73 Assists, Three Spike Plants*
• Thalia Sullivan (Jellyfish): 122-150 (0.81 K/D), 75 Assists, 14 Spike Plants*
• Mady Savage (Bunny): 101-140 (0.72 K/D), 31 Assists, 24 Spike Plants*

Carthage Valorant (3-2) prepares for a WEC Week Seven match against the Waukesha County Technical College [WCTC] Owls Blue (3-3). It will be an off-stream, best-of-seven series on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 5:00 p.m. CST.


Carthage Esports will return for WEC Week Five action starting tonight. Follow us on all social media platforms (@carthageesports) to stay updated. Follow our Twitch channel to get notifications when broadcasts go live. Note that WEC matches are off-stream during the fall as NECC matches take priority. Additionally, Carthage's WEC schedule can be viewed here, so you can always catch up on what teams are competing weekly during the Fall 2025 season.