ONIC Philippines Triumphs, Aurora Lights Up MPL PH Season 15
ONIC Philippines Triumphs, Aurora Lights Up MPL PH Season 15
ONIC Philippines Survives Twisted Minds Challenge
The first half of MPL Philippines Season 15 ended with a bang, as ONIC Philippines overcame a resilient Twisted Minds squad in a gripping 2-1 series. The defending champions proved their mettle despite a shaky start, dropping the opening game to a stellar performance by James “Jeymz” Gloria’s Phoveus. With a flawless 4/0/8 KDA, Jeymz earned MVP honors and disrupted ONIC’s usual dominance, leaving Jann Kirk “Kirk” Gutierrez struggling as his Lukas tallied five of ONIC’s 14 deaths.
However, ONIC responded with determination in Game 2, led by Duane “Kelra” Pillas’ standout Karrie gameplay. Kelra racked up a monstrous 10 kills and 2 assists in a hard-fought 23-minute match, backed by Frince “Super Frince” Ramirez’s exceptional Cecilion performance with 12 assists. The duo’s synergy forced a decider.
In the final game, Kelra delivered again, this time on Harith, showcasing flawless execution with a 7/0/6 KDA in a swift 16-minute victory. Despite Twisted Minds’ surprise Guinevere roamer pick, ONIC’s teamwork and sustain play proved superior, as Kirk and Borris “Brusko” Parro led the charge to close out the series. With this win, ONIC ends the first half of the season on a strong note, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Aurora Gaming Dominates Team Falcons PH
Aurora Gaming continues to dazzle as MPL PH Season 15 progresses, cementing their status as the best team in the league so far. Their Week 4 clash against Team Falcons PH ended in a commanding 2-0 sweep, showcasing Aurora’s strategic brilliance and individual skill.
Michael “KyleTzy” Sayson’s Joy shone for Falcons in Game 1, contributing five kills and three assists. However, Aurora controlled the map and objectives, leaving KyleTzy unable to capitalize on his momentum. Renejay “Renejay” Barcarse’s Badang stole the spotlight, claiming MVP honors with an impeccable 2/0/16 KDA. Meanwhile, Jonard Cedrix “Demonkite” Caranto’s Hayabusa dominated the jungle with 10 kills and 9 assists, ensuring Aurora maintained pressure throughout the match.
Game 2 was a whirlwind, with Aurora closing out the series in just 10 minutes. Jan Dominic “Domengkite” del Mundo’s Moskov executed a sneaky backdoor play, exploiting a 4v5 clash to secure the win while Falcons scrambled to defend their base. Despite modest stats with only one kill and one assist, Domengkite’s decisive play left Falcons unable to recover.
Renejay’s Franco pick added to the chaos, disrupting Falcons’ key plays and shutting down KyleTzy’s Lukas in critical skirmishes. Aurora’s tactical versatility continues to set them apart, making them a force to be reckoned with as the season progresses.
