OpTic Texas made waves in the Call of Duty League (CDL) Championship 2025 by claiming victory over Vancouver Surge in a gripping final showdown, rounding off an electrifying season of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
A Memorable Triumph for OpTic Texas
After getting to win the winner’s bracket, OpTic Texas faced off against a strong Vancouver Surge, with odds against them. Anthony ‘Shotzzy’ Cuevas-Castro and Culyer ‘Huke’ Garland started off on Haceinda Hardpoint, where their team took the opener 250-151 in a best-of-nine series.
Vancouver Surge didn’t let that drop and promptly gave a 6-0 on Dealership Search and Destroy. Jordan “Abuzah” François spearheaded victory in the match for his team. Notwithstanding, OpTic Texas moved forward with a thrilling pare 3-2 victory on Protocol Control.
Intense Competition Between the Elite Teams
As the series continued, Vault Hardpoint became another battleground. With a 250-230 victory, OpTic Texas extended their lead and pushed through in the Hardpoint fights. Despite this, the Vancouver Surge made the best out of every opportunity, winning an eleven-round Protocol Search and Destroy to stay alive in the series tie.
OpTic Texas comes in on Haceinda Search and Destroy, taking the map 6-2 with Shotzzy implementing underwater strategies. The Vancouver Surge drew first blood on Rewind Hardpoint, but OpTic Texas relied on accurate comms and control of the map.
Securing Back-to-Back Championships
After a 250-215 finish on Rewind Hardpoint, OpTic Texas took the series 5-3, making them the first Call of Duty team to win back-to-back year-ending championships.
Celebrating Their Historic Milestone
This victory confirms OpTic Texas’s status as a powerhouse in the arena of competitive gaming. Damon ‘Karma’ Barlow gains a fifth championship ring, which adds to his legacy as both a player and a coach.
Mason Ramsey dubbed as “Mercules” had an amazing first season as he won MVP for his performance. At 23 years old, Shotzzy is the youngest ever player to win a Call of Duty championship three times.
Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell and Huke get their second championship rings, which reflects their careers.
The Future of Call of Duty Esports
With CDL season behind us, eyes are now on the Esports World Cup. Top teams, including OpTic Texas, will battle it out in the last Black Ops 6 tournament. Gaming fans all over the world are getting ready for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s launch, and we should expect roster shuffles coming early.