OCC Esports Shines in Week 2
Toms River, NJ - Week 2 for OCC Esports' 2021-22 season is in the books! Let's see how the Vikings performed!
CALL OF DUTY: COLD WAR
Nick Bushell
Kyle Ruppert
Nicholas Halkias
Brandon Carman
Call of Duty 4v4 team lost to Nassau Community College by a 3-0 score. The Vikings are now 0-2 in this game. "The team is still working out their chemistry, and figuring out the best way to play as a team," remarked OCC Esports Head Coach John Ruhl.
ROCKET LEAGUE
Joshua Schiele
Nickolas Trindle
Brandon Carman
OCC's 3-person Rocket League team defeated Navarro College via forfeit. "After their strong start last week, the team was a little disappointed in taking the forfeit win," stated Coach Ruhl. "Nick Trindle, Josh Schiele, and Brandon Carman are excited to get back to playing next week."
SUPER SMASH BROS. ULTIMATE
Ken Piscopo lost 1-3 to Salt Lake City Community College
Conner Zaccagna won 3-1 against Bismarck State College
Peter Dos Santos won via forfeit against Central Wyoming College
Justin Ritter won 3-2 versus Waubonsee Community College
Nick Bushell won 3-1 against Finger Lakes Community College
Alex Restivo lost 0-2 to Trinity Valley Community College
Jackson French (BYE)
Kyle Ruppert lost 0-2 to Mott Community College
It was a great night for Justin Ritter and Conner Zaccagna, both of whom picked up their 1st collegiate wins. Sophomore Nick Bushell also improved to 2-0 on the season. "It might be too early to tell, but hopefully Nick can make his 1st playoff appearance after being close the last few seasons," said Coach Ruhl. "Peter and Jackson remain unbeaten."
HEARTHSTONE
Ken Piscopo won via forfeit against Manhattan Community College.
"Ken is picking up Hearthstone for the first time this season," recount Coach Ruhl. "He's still getting his fundamentals down, but I hope he can bounce back next week."
OCC Esports returns to action on Monday at 6pm and 8pm for Call of Duty and Rocket League, and on Wednesday at 6pm and 7pm in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Hearthstone play.
OVERWATCH
Kyle Ruppert
Nicholas Bushell
Jackson French
Reed Russell
Alan Demoura
Nick Trindle
The Vikings lost their 1st match of the season to a tough Montgomery County Community College team, 0-3.
OCC Esports returns to action on Mondays at 6pm and 8pm for Call of Duty and Rocket League, on Wednesdays at 6pm and 7pm in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Hearthstone play, and on Fridays for Overwatch. Catch all the action live via the team's official Twitch channel.