2024 Trainer Highlights
We had a jam-packed 2023/2024 competitive season in Montrose! With 4 League Cups and 7 League Challenges and players from all over Colorado’s Western Slope, it was hands-down the best year we’ve ever had!
I’d like to highlight two of our players who had amazing accomplishments this year: Eduardo Ambriz and Calvin R. These two trainers each had the most Top 3 finishes in Montrose events, with Eddie landing 8 and Calvin getting 7 (plus another significant win, but we’ll get to that in a moment).

Eddie’s known for playing Chien-Pao, though he did play some other decks throughout the year, such as Mew VMAX/Genesect (before rotation) and a Blastoise ex/Palkia VSTAR deck.

In the Junior division, Calvin absolutely CRUSHED it with five first place wins, the most of any of our players! He piloted decks like Charizard ex and Lugia VSTAR/Cinccino with great success. And to top it all off, he placed in the Top 64 at last weekend’s North America International Championship, which secured him his invite to the 2024 World Championship! That’s a huge accomplishment in and of itself, but what makes it extra special is that Calvin is officially the first trainer on the Western Slope EVER to qualify for Worlds! I’m absolutely one proud Professor, and so excited to see where Calvin’s trainer journey takes him next!
In closing, I want to congratulate and thank everyone that has participated in our events in Montrose throughout the year. Your continued support and involvement are helping us build an awesome community across the Western Slope, and I’m looking forward to more to come in the coming year!
–Professor Zack