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October 30, 2026 1:19 PM

Conestoga graduate signs with professional esports team OpTic Huntsmen

Conestoga graduate and former Condors Esports varsity athlete Andrew “Mince” Motomura has taken a major step in his competitive gaming career, signing with OpTic Huntsmen, a professional esports organization competing in Call of Duty. 

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Conestoga graduate and former Condors Esports varsity athlete Andrew “Mince” Motomura Rookie of the Year

A graduate of Conestoga’s Business Fundamentals program, Motomura was a standout member of the Condors Esports Call of Duty team, earning the program’s 2025-26 Rookie of the Year award and helping lead the team to the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) Grand Finals in Orlando, Florida. 

His signing represents a significant milestone for both Motomura and Conestoga’s growing esports program, highlighting the opportunities available for student-athletes to develop their skills and pursue careers in competitive gaming. 

During his time with the Condors, Motomura demonstrated strong competitive ability and teamwork, contributing to the team's success on the national collegiate stage. His transition to the professional ranks reflects the dedication and experience gained through varsity esports competition. 

Conestoga's varsity esports program provides students with opportunities to compete against colleges and universities across North America while developing valuable skills in communication, collaboration, leadership and strategic thinking. 

Motomura's achievement marks an important step forward for the program and reinforces the role of collegiate esports in supporting emerging talent and creating pathways to professional competition. 

The signing was announced by OpTic Huntsmen on social media and celebrated by the Condors Esports community, recognizing Motomura's accomplishments and the next chapter in his competitive gaming career. 

Conestoga’s Business Fundamentals program offered through Conestoga’s School of Business provides students with foundational business knowledge and skills, preparing graduates for further education and career opportunities across a range of industries. 

Through Condors Esports, students have opportunities to compete in collegiate esports leagues, including the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE), while developing their skills and connecting with the gaming community.