Oasis Gaming Releases Ripper and Kurtesy, Adds Three New Coaches For VALORANT
As they prepare for next year’s Ascencion League, Oasis Gaming made moves by releasing two players and adding three new coaches for VALORANT.
We bid farewell to the pillars of Oasis. Thank you for being the foundation of our Valorant team. We wish you the best in your future endeavours. May the roads of Oasis guide you to your next destination. @marklaguard | @kurtesyVLR #OasisSinceDay1 pic.twitter.com/cET4mv1v83
— OASIS (@OasisGaming_GG) October 10, 2022
First up, Oasis released two of their mainstays in Mark “Ripper” Laguardia and Kurt Francis “kurtesy” Cinco. The pair helped Oasis Gaming soar high this year as they reached the VCT PH Stage 1 Playoffs and even clinched a spot at the APAC Stage 2 Qualifiers. However, their last outing with the team ended in dismay as Oasis Gaming faltered against RRQ in the semifinals of the Predator League 2022 – Philippines VALORANT.
Taking a break from competitive Valorant. Special thanks to @OasisGaming_GG for the opportunity and to all the ppl ive met in the valo community. These past 2 yrs have been amazing but now it's time to rest. Ggs to all the amazing players i played with/against. See you soon🔥
FEATURED STORIES— ripper (@marklaguard) October 10, 2022
With his exit, Ripper publicly revealed that he would take a break from competitive VALORANT. On the other hand, Kurtesy will continue with his professional VALORANT career as he looks for a new team, all while competing with his collegiate squad.
<New Players Spawning>
<Initializing The Oasis>3 new leaders are entering the Oasis with a familiar face coming back for redemption. They will spearhead our Valorant team this coming 2023. Welcome to the Oasis @Eraxxvlr, @SeeWeykang, & @Flufee02!#OasisSinceDay1 pic.twitter.com/YQ20zTUbaJ
— OASIS (@OasisGaming_GG) October 10, 2022
Meanwhile, Oasis Gaming ramps up its support staff as they picked up former Bren Esports coach See Wey “Evo” Kang, coach returnee Vic “Flufee” Villavicencio, and former SR Kadiliman and Nacague player Rhomzz “Eraxx” Santos as coaches. With three coaches in the team, Evo will become the main coach for the VALORANT team, Flufee as the team’s strategic coach, while Eraxx is delegated to the assistant coaching position.
With missing spots on the team, Oasis Gaming is left with the following:
- Omar Shariff “coco” Lopez
- Adrian Jiggs “invy” Reyes
- Bhreyanne Christ “Wild0reoo” Reyes
- See Wey “Evo” Kang (Coach)
- Vic “Flufee” Villavicencio (Strategic Coach)
- Rhomzz “Eraxx” Santos (Assistant Coach)
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