Canute’s fall esports season concluded in dramatic fashion, highlighted by a national championship, multiple state titles, and several program firsts across both high school and middle school competition.
The Canute Rocket League team captured the PLAYVS Unified Central Region High School National Championship with a thrilling 4–3 series victory over Delavan, Illinois. The championship was secured via a gentleman’s reverse sweep, as Canute rallied from a 3–1 series deficit to win three consecutive matches.
Despite strong early performances from Adrian Cortez (Synnical) and Cash Boston (HDM Wheelchair), Canute fell behind as Delavan took control behind clutch play from DiCalzi and Savvi. The momentum shifted in Match 5 when the teams were tied 3–3 and the game went to overtime. Just 11 seconds into the extra period, Cortez scored the game-winner to keep Canute’s title hopes alive.
LtoR: Adrian Cortez, 8th grade, and Cash Boston, 10th grade, won PLAYVS Unified Central Region High School National Championship
Match 6 featured a standout performance from Boston, who scored four of Canute’s five goals in a 5–4 victory to force a decisive seventh match. In Game 7, Canute left no doubt, earning a dominant 5–0 shutout to complete the comeback and secure the championship. Cortez scored four goals, with Boston adding another in a decisive team effort.
Throughout the series, Cortez served as the team’s offensive catalyst, scoring key goals in eve-ry match, while Boston’s contributions in must-win situations proved critical to the championship run.
MIDDLE SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Canute Middle School also delivered a historic performance during the Fall 2025 season, returning from the state championships with multiple titles and record-setting achievements.
Hudson Beck became Canute’s first-ever Middle School State Champion in College Football, winning both of his championship matches. Beck joined an elite group of Canute champions.
Additional milestones included:
• Hudson Beck earning the program’s first Middle School State Championship in College Football
• Adrian Cortez, Hudson Beck, and Isaac Gutierrez winning the first Middle School State Championship in Rocket League
• Ryder Hoffman becoming only the second student in program history to win three state titles in the same game category (fighting games)
• Turner Simmons, Ryder Hoffman, Adrian Cortez, Hudson Beck, Colt Shelton, Roscoe Price, Tate Warnke, and Camden Smith capturing the first Middle School Marvel Rivals State Championship Canute’s middle school teams finished the fall season with the following results:
• Marvel Rivals: Undefeated, State Champions
• Rocket League: State Champions • College Football: Undefeated, State Champions
• Tekken: Undefeated, State Champions
• Halo: Undefeated regular season, State Runner-Up HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS At the high school level, Vince Drinnon secured the College Football State Championship, be-coming Canute’s four-time state champion. Drinnon will have an opportunity to pursue a fifth title during the spring season.
The Canute Halo Infinite team earned a State Runner-Up finish, with Jake Miles, Dallas Price, Adrian Cortez, Ryder Hoffman, and Luis Ruiz representing the program.
In the Marvel Rivals State Championship, Canute advanced to the final against Westville in a tightly contested match. The series remained close throughout, with Westville ultimately winning 3–2. Canute’s roster included Ryder Hoffman, Zeke Snowder, Noah Thompson, Jarrod Ibrom, Cason Rogers, and Adrian Cortez.
The high school Rocket League team finished as Regional Champions before falling to the even-tual state champions from Elk City. Team members included Julio Montoya, Kaden Martin, and Adrian Cortez.
Bryce Jellison went up against Edison Prep, Prague, Davis, Heritage Hall, and Norman North in the Oklahoma Scholastic Esports State Championship for iRacing in the NASCAR Series and won it! Bryce brings home the 8th HS State Championship.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT The season’s success was made possible through the support of parents, families, local businesses, and community members. Special thanks were extended to the Laverne Tigers Esports program for hosting the Middle School State Championships, as well as to event organizers, school administrators, and volunteers who contributed to the event.
Canute Esports concludes Fall 2025 as one of the most successful seasons in the program’s history. Preparations are already underway for the Spring 2026 season, which will run from January through May.
For more information about Canute Esports, contact Coach Brian Morris.
Marvel Rivals Middle School Team State Champions! (left to right back row) Coach Brian Morris Camden Smith 8th Grade Turner Simmons 8th Grade Colt Shelton 8th Grade Ryder Hoffman 8th Grade Roscoe Price 6th Grade (bottom row L to R) Tate Warnke 6th Grade Hudson Beck 8th Grade Adrian Cortez 8th Grade
Jake Miles, Ryder Hoffman, Cason Rogers, and Dekota Crum celebrate with their teammate.
Coach Brian Morris and Vince Drinnon, 12th Grade, Vince Drinnon getting his State Championship for College Football at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond where he beat Davis 2-0 in the games. This makes Vince a 4 time State Champion!
Hudson Beck won the College Football State Championship after beating Hugo Middle School 2-0 in the Finals.
Bryce Jellison won the State Championship for iRacing in the NASCAR Series.
This is Adrian and Cash’s National Championship Match in Rocket League.
Ryder and Adrian taking a picture together as best friends and teammates. Ryder won the Tekken State Championship and Adrian won the Rocket League Trios State Championship.
