CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland State University Esports program welcomed Alexis Ortiz Hernandez to the program on Monday. Alexis will be a freshman on the squad.

Ortiz Hernandez is from Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Valley Forge High School. 

Coach PJ Farrell said, "Alexis was a last minute sign up for our Overwatch tryouts and was one of the biggest surprises of the week!  Not only did she play an amazing support, she played Valorant at a high level and really nailed the League of Legends tryout.  She is an esports player all the way and we're very happy to have her!"

Ortiz Hernandez is the daughter of Ivonne Maola Hernandez and Adan De Jesus Regalo.

Gaming Information
Gamer Tag: SynVT
Game at CSU: Overwatch/League of Legends
Position/Role in the Game: Overwatch - Support, DPS Flex, LOL - Support Main

Quote Section
What made you get into Esports and choose the game you play today?
"I've always had a competitive spark in me with any game that I have played. I enjoy the different games and the competitive system that comes with it."

What is your favorite moment in your gaming career?
"I'd say reaching Masters in Overwatch was such an exhilarating rush after trying to achieve it for so long. The other was hitting Plat in League of Legends."

Why did you choose Cleveland State?
"It's close to home and CSU has a lot of options for my daily life."

What advice would you give someone looking to get into Esports?
"Keep trying! Practice, watch yourself play, learn what to change, and keep playing. Don't burn yourself out of it but play at a pace that's comfortable and still able to be used as a foundation to build stuff out of!"