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STLCC Valorant Battles Through Three‑Map Series vs. CBC in NJCAAE Play

STLCC Valorant delivered a determined and spirited performance in their NJCAAE matchup against CBC, pushing the series to a full three‑map battle on Pearl, Haven, and Bind. The Archers opened strong with a confident win on their map pick and showcased resilience, teamwork, and steady improvement throughout the night. While CBC ultimately claimed the series, STLCC demonstrated growth across all three maps, highlighted by disciplined site holds, coordinated retake attempts, and standout individual moments. The matchup provided valuable competitive experience and momentum as the team continues building through the spring season.

STLCC Valorant Battles Through Three‑Map Series vs. CBC in NJCAAE Play
February 20, 2026

Veto & Map Selection Summary

The matchup began with a full veto and selection process, resulting in the following map order:
  1. STLCC bans Breeze
  2. CBC bans Corrode
  3. STLCC picks Pearl
  4. CBC chooses Defense on Pearl
  5. CBC picks Haven
  6. STLCC chooses Defense on Haven
  7. STLCC bans Abyss
  8. CBC bans Split
  9. CBC picks Bind
  10. STLCC chooses Defense on Bind
This veto sequence led to a series played on Pearl, Haven, and Bind.

STLCC Lineup Per Map

Pearl – STLCC Roster

  • Aptly
  • Ravio777
  • Wizard101Addict
  • Moony
  • dmytro

Haven – STLCC Roster

  • Moony
  • Wizard101Addict
  • Aptly
  • Ravio777
  • dmytro

Bind – STLCC Roster

  • Aptly
  • Ravio777
  • Wizard101Addict
  • Moony
  • dmytro
The roster remained consistent throughout the series, giving STLCC strong continuity across all three maps.

Map 1 – Pearl (STLCC 13–11 CBC)

STLCC opened the night on Pearl, their chosen map, and delivered a composed and balanced performance. The Archers kept the game close throughout both halves, winning pivotal late‑round engagements to close out a 13–11 victory.
  • Aptly led STLCC in overall impact, finding key eliminations and stabilizing rounds.
  • Ravio777 provided important support pressure and mid‑round trades.
  • The supporting trio of Wizard101Addict, Moony, and dmytro helped control space, delay pushes, and set up STLCC for successful retakes and site holds.
Starting the series with confidence, STLCC claimed a 1–0 lead.

Map 2 – Haven (CBC 13–6 STLCC)

Haven, selected by CBC, demanded fast rotations and decisive site execution. CBC found their momentum early and maintained strong control through the mid‑game to take the map 13–6, tying the series 1–1.
Despite the result, STLCC had several bright spots:
  • Moony stepped up with one of their strongest performances of the night.
  • Wizard101Addict, Aptly, Ravio777, and dmytro worked together to contest sites, anchor positions, and force CBC into resource‑heavy pushes.
Haven provided valuable film review opportunities for defensive structure and retake coordination.

Map 3 – Bind (CBC 13–4 STLCC)

The series concluded on Bind with STLCC starting on defense. CBC leveraged early momentum and strong execution to take control of the deciding map, ultimately securing a 13–4 win.
  • Aptly again led STLCC statistically, providing reliable damage and key eliminations.
  • Ravio777, Wizard101Addict, Moony, and dmytro worked to counter CBC's fast-paced setups and coordinated site pressure.
Though the map tilted in CBC's favor, STLCC continued to show composure and teamwork through the final rounds.

Overall Takeaways

Even in a 2–1 series loss, STLCC demonstrated strong resilience:
  • A confident opening win on their own pick, Pearl
  • Multiple standout individual performances across the series
  • Consistent team coordination despite facing two CBC map picks
  • Continued development across three very different tactical environments
With this experience, STLCC moves forward with valuable insights into defensive setups, mid‑round calling, and multi‑map preparation—key areas for continued growth in the NJCAAE season.