Esports Wins NECC National Championship In Inaugural Season

PAXTON, MA — Tuesday, June 15 wrapped up the 2022-23 collegiate Rainbow 6: Siege esports season. After 31 total games and a record of 25-6, Anna Maria won its first national championship title during their inaugural season.

This season has been what dreams are made of: a ragtag bunch that came together for something better than the whole. Some of these students had never played the game before, while others had never played on a PC at all. They gave it their all and rose to do the impossible. Their hard work and dedication knew no bounds.

"A total of four trophies have found their home at Anna Maria this season, but more importantly, these young men have made friends for life and memories that will never fade. I am so proud of them, " commented Head Coach Zach Gandara.

6/14/23 NECC Navigators Rainbow 6 National Final

#2 Anna Maria vs #4 Robert Morris

The fourth meeting of the AMCATS and the Colonials started with a quick RMU lead as their captain "Gif" and roamer "TonyTuesday" found themselves on an early hot streak on Border, but the AMCATS bounced back with a resurgence from Michael "MikeNotCool" Verran. The first map ended 7-4 in favor of Anna Maria.

Map two, Clubhouse, saw the AMCATS in control on the defensive side 4-2 at the half. Again, Anna Maria wins 7-4 after an amazing 15/5/1 stat line from Alfredo "Gh0st" Rodriguez

Led by captain Casey "Atwood" Atwood, Anna Maria had a nearly unstoppable attack side, going up 5-1 at the half. Only 2 round wins at this point separated the AMCATS from a national title. Not to be counted out, Robert Morris rallied three round wins back-to-back-to-back. The score sitting with an AMCAT lead 5-4, Anna Maria switches to a "refrag" defense, wins two rounds in a row, and secures the national championship 7-4. Final match score AMCATS 3-0.