2025-26 LCCC Esports News
LCCC Esports Spring Season Wrap Up
May 29, 2026
May 26, 2026 - - The Spring 2026 season proved to be one of the most successful campaigns in recent memory for the Lorain County Community College esports program, as the Commodores produced national tournament appearances, multiple top-eight finishes, and a runner-up finish in NJCAAE Division III Valorant competition.
Top 3 Finishes for Valorant and Crew Battle Teams; Lukachko Finishes Second in Hearthstone
April 20, 2026
April 19, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College Esports program concluded a strong week of NJCAAE postseason competition with appearances in two national championship events and a podium finish in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Crew Battle.
Valorant Moves into NJCAAE DIII Final; Veronica Gibson Earns Third Place in Hearthstone
April 13, 2026
April 14, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College Esports program continued its postseason run this week with standout performances across multiple titles, highlighted by a championship berth in Valorant and a podium finish in Hearthstone. The Commodores advanced through the NJCAAE Division III playoffs while also competing in Division I Super Smash Bros. Ultimate action.
Austin Lukachko Moves Into The Hearthstone Finals; Valorant Advances to the Final Eight
April 12, 2026
April 12, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College Esports program opened NJCAAE Division III postseason competition during the week of April 6–10, highlighted by a deep tournament run from Austin Lukachko and continued team success in Valorant. The Commodores competed across multiple playoff brackets, with several advancing into late-round matchups and championship contention.
More Wins for Valorant, Smash Bros. Crew Battle and Mario Kart’s Reichert
April 06, 2026
April 5, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College Esports program wrapped up another week of NJCAAE spring competition with strong performances across multiple titles during the week of March 30–April 3, 2026. The Commodores were highlighted by continued success in Mario Kart, a dominant finish to the Valorant regular season, and a pair of wins in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Crew Battle play as Division III teams continued Opt-In Qualifier competition.
Epic Comeback from Valorant Keeps Their Perfect Season Alive
March 27, 2026
March 27, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College Esports program continued NJCAAE spring competition with a full slate of matches across multiple titles during the week of March 23–27. The Commodores saw strong performances in Mario Kart and Valorant, while gaining valuable experience across Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Chess play as Division III competitors opened Opt-In Qualifier action.
Braden Reichert and Valorant Team Shine For Esports As Regular Season Nears End
March 22, 2026
March 22, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College Esports team continued NJCAAE spring competition last week, highlighted by another dominant showing from the Valorant squad, which remained undefeated, and a strong week in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe competition by Braden Reichert (North Ridgeville, Ohio/Avon HS).
LCCC Valorant Team Wins Again to Stay Undefeated
March 14, 2026
March 13, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College Esports team continued National Junior College Athletic Association Esports (NJCAAE) competition this week across several titles. The week was highlighted by another win from the Commodores’ Valorant squad, which remained undefeated during the spring season with an 8–0 record.
Valorant and Smash Crew Battle Teams Remain Undefeated
March 06, 2026
March 6, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College Esports team completed another week in National Junior College Athletic Association Esports (NJCAAE) competition this week, highlighted by an undefeated Valorant squad remaining perfect on the spring season, strong performances in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and another victory from the Commodores’ second Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Crew Battle team.
Weekly Roundup of LCCC Esports Competition (Feb. 23-27)
March 01, 2026
March 1, 2026 - - Lorain County Community College Esports competed across multiple titles during another week of the NJCAAE spring season, highlighted by strong performances in Chess by Austin Lukachko, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate by Jerron Warner, Xander Taylor in Hearthstone, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with Braden Reichert, Valorant, and Super Smash Bros. Crew Battle.
CommodoreEsports Spring Season Week 1 Recap
February 24, 2026
February 24, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College Esports program competed across multiple titles in the official opening week of NJCAAE Spring play, highlighted by strong performances in Chess, Super Smash Bros., Hearthstone, Mario Kart, and Valorant.
Commodore Esports Recruiting for Spring 2026 Season
February 11, 2026
February 11, 2026 - - The Lorain County Community College Commodore Esports program is officially recruiting for the Spring 2026 season. With rosters currently being built, the program is seeking dedicated evening players across multiple competitive titles. Whether you are an experienced competitor or a player ready to take the next step, now is the time to join LCCC’s Esports team.
Warner Makes Top-12 in NJCAAE Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Division 1 Playoffs
December 04, 2025
December 4, 2025 - - Lorain County Community College’s Jerron Warner delivered a standout performance in Thursday’s NJCAAE Division I National Playoffs, rallying for a dramatic five-game victory over Centralia College’s Evelyn Towne to advance into the Top 12 before ultimately being eliminated later in the evening by Bryant & Stratton’s Camren Mitchell.
Warner Stays Alive in NJCAAE Super Smash Bros. Division I Playoffs
December 02, 2025
December 2, 2025 — Jerron Warner (Avon, Ohio/Avon HS) continued competition in the NJCAAE Division I National Playoffs on Tuesday night. He went 2-1 during the evening and is still alive in the elimination bracket where he will continue play on Thursday.
LCCC Smash Bros. Crew Battle Squad Places 3rd in NJCAAE Postseason Tournament
November 21, 2025
November 21, 2025 - - The Lorain County Community College Esports team closed out its NJCAAE Division III Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Crew Battle postseason run on Friday, advancing to the national semifinals and securing a third-place finish after a strong tournament showing.
LCCC Esports Advances Two to National Final; Xander Taylor Claims Championship
November 19, 2025
November 19, 2025 –– Lorain County Community College Esports delivered an impressive showing in last night’s NJCAAE Hearthstone Opt-In Tournament, sending two players to the national championship match after strong semifinal performances. Both Veronica Gibson (Sandusky, Ohio/Trinity HS) and Xander Taylor (Elyria, Ohio/Huron HS) earned semifinal victories to secure an all-LCCC title matchup, capping a dominant postseason run for the Commodores.