ST. DAVIDS, Pa. - After a grueling season of competition, Eastern Overwatch, fresh off a thrilling 3-2 triumph over York College, will compete against Williamson College of the Trades in the Central Atlantic NECC Finals this coming Thursday, Dec. 7 at 8:00 pm.

The Eagle face a tall task against the Mechanics, who are known for their aggressive play style and individual prowess. However, Eastern Esports Head Coach Josh Franklin believes his group is up to the challenge.

"The season has been a testament to the Eagles' remarkable resilience," Franklin stated. "They have faced down formidable opponents, endured challenging moments, and emerged stronger through it all. Their teamwork has been honed to a razor-sharp edge., their strategies refined to perfection, and their passion for the game burns brighter than ever."

Watch the Eagles and Mechanic unleash their full arsenal of skills in a battle for supremacy at Eastern's Twitch link, which can be found here: https://www.twitch.tv/easternesports.

The Eagles clinched their spot in the finals after defeating York 3-2 back on Nov. 30. The Eagles won the first two maps, but the Spartans fought back to win the next two, forcing a winner-take-all fifth match. Eastern emerged victorious.

The Eagles started strong on Oasis, taking control of the map early and never looking back. They secured a convincing 2-0 victory to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The second map, King's Row, was a much closer affair. The teams traded blows back and forth, but the Eagles managed to pull ahead to win 1-0.

However, the Spartans refused to go down without a fight. They dominated the third map, New Junk City, winning a deceptively close 3-0. The fourth map, Colosseo, was another nail-biter. The teams were tied at 2-2 heading into the final round, but the Spartans were able to pull off a stunning victory to tie the series at 2-2.

The final map, Circuit Royale, was a do-or-die situation for both teams. The Eagles started strong, but the Spartans fought back to make it a close game. In the end, the Eagles were able to hold on for the win, taking the map 3-2 and the series 3-2.

"This was a hard-fought victory for the Eagles," Franklin said. "They showed great resilience and determination throughout the series. They will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season."