Day 2 of competition - part 2

Day 2 competition – part 2

Number 8 in the standings! And even better we were picked by the 4th seed team to be in their alliance. So it will be Teams 1218, 2377 and 1629 against the rest.

Quarterfinals – Match 1

The finals are a best two out of three series of matches. So there will be the quarterfinals, then the semis, and then obviously, the finals. So potentially, we could have 9 matches to play still.

In the quarterfinals, after a shocker where the 8th seed alliance beat the 1st seed alliance, it was #4 vs. #5. Not a particularly good match for the good guys in the red alliance. We were able to hurdle only once and the auton mode didn't produce as many points as in previous matches. And one of the arms is a bit wonky – not sure what the trouble is, but it looks like it's not working properly. The 5th seed alliance wasn't exciting, but they were able to produce the points where and when they were needed.

Quarterfinals – Match 2

A must win for the good guys. An incredible match with the blue alliance putting up a ball on the top of the hurdle right at the last minute for an additional 12 points. The final score was 82 to 70 – and we all waited breathlessly to see if penalties would make a difference. Unfortunately for us in the red alliance, the penalities were against us, dropping us 10 points and to our second loss – knocking us out of the match.

All in all, it bodes well for the nationals in Atlanta – the coolest bot, with an experienced team.

Thanks to all the sponsors, the parents, the mentors, and the kids – it was a great ride while it lasted! And now on to Atlanta!