Top 5 teams for your state over the last 4 years

[hutchMN]

I asked some of my friends this question a little over a week ago, and got some really interesting answers. I’ll start with MN.

1. 2052: 2052 has been a local powerhouse for the last four years, and always finds a way to win. Just look at what they have done over the last 4 years, and I’m sure you will see why they are number 1 on my list.
2. 2175: 2175 has built a top 3 robot in MN for 3 out of the last 4 years, and even with a down year in 2015, still finished as a top 10 robot in MN.
3. 1816: They’re what every local powerhouse team should be; they build very solid robots, but what makes 1816 stand out is there dedication for inspiring kids.
4. 2512: Another team that always seems to build high quality robots year and year out. I can’t wait to see what you guys built this year.
5. 4536: Being such a young team makes them even more impressive. They seem to understand the little things it takes to win better than any other team in MN. I have been very impressed with this team over the last couple of years.

[MikLast]

top 2 in WA no doubt:

1983 (Skunkworks)
1318 (IRS)

Past here its hard to have a definite placing of teams, but 4061 (SciBorgs) 3663 (CPR) and 1595 (Dragons) are teams that should be looked at.

Edit: I Totally blanked 2046 and 2557, they are definitely up there.

[jajabinx124]

I asked some of my friends this question a little over a week ago, and got some really interesting answers. I’ll start with MN.

1. 2052: 2052 has been a local powerhouse for the last four years, and always finds a way to win. Just look at what they have done over the last 4 years, and I’m sure you will see why they are number 1 on my list.
2. 2175: 2175 has built a top 3 robot in MN for 3 out of the last 4 years, and even with a down year in 2015, still finished as a top 10 robot in MN.
3. 1816: They’re what every local powerhouse team should be; they build very solid robots, but what makes 1816 stand out is there dedication for inspiring kids.
4. 2512: Another team that always seems to build high quality robots year and year out. I can’t wait to see what you guys built this year.
5. 4536: Being such a young team makes them even more impressive. They seem to understand the little things it takes to win better than any other team in MN. I have been very impressed with this team over the last couple of years.

Thanks for the shoutout, but don't forget your own team.. you guys did beat us last year at 10,000 lakes ;)

[Boltman]

California...Top 11 derived from 2013 votes seems "pretty legit" (pretty sure top 5 last 4 are in that list below) . We face SIX!!! of them in next two weeks .... (in no particular order this list) and have played against 6 of this list last year too. I can vouch from up close these teams are great.

Team 254 – Cheesy Poofs
Team 1717 – D'Penguineers
Team 971 – Spartan Robotics
Team 330 – Beach Bots
Team 1538 – Holy Cows
Team 1678 – Citrus Circuits
Team 973 – The Greybots
Team 1662 – Raptor Force Engineering
Team 399 – Eagle Robotics
Team 1323 – MadTown Robotics
Team 3476...Code Orange

[Hallry]

Using purely MAR Ranking Points, the top five teams over the past four years (since MAR began in 2012) are:

1. 2590
2. 1218
3. 225
4. 1676
5. 11

However, it's a close race, especially between ranks 4 and 9. Data taken from this Google Doc (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s087OqNmn4xS_coJCsqX8bFfSPTKDocORiikkBvkXiE/edit) created by Scott Meredith.

[jajabinx124]

Wisconsin over the past 4 years:

1) 2826
2) 1732
3) 2062
4) 706
5) 2077

[jajabinx124]

Illinois over the past 4 years:

1) 1625
2) 2451
3) 2338
4) 1756
5) 4143

[Peyton Yeung]

IN:

1.) 234
2.) 1024
3.) 1501
4.) 135
5.) 5188

135 and 5188 have really had some great performing robots since 2014

[Sperkowsky]

NY - No real stand out "Powerhouse" teams other then 20 but, there are a lot of mid to top tier teams around the state.

1. 20 Regional winners in 2012, 2013, 2014x2, along with an Einstein Appearance last year.
2. 329 Regional Finalist in 2012. EI winners in 2012, 2014, and 2015 and Regional winners in 2013, and 2014.
3. 694 Regional Finalists in 2015, winners in 2013, and chairmans award winners in 2012.
4. 1796 - Regional Winners in 2012, 2013, and 2015 along with multiple imagery awards.
5. 2869 - Regional Winners in 2016, and 2017.

[JG1902]

FL:

180
179
233
744
1523

[Chris Endres]

Team 1717 – D'Penguineers


:(

[VacioArconte]

Texas:

1. 118 - They did pretty well last year I think (and every year for that matter).
2. 148 - Consistently one of the best robots in FRC.
3. 624 - A Texas powerhouse that gets better every year.
4. 1477 - Back to back Einstein appearances in 2013 and 2014.
5. 1296 - They just keep getting better and better.

[Knufire]

IN:

1.) 234
2.) 1024
3.) 1501
4.) 135
5.) 5188

135 and 5188 have really had some great performing robots since 2014

It was really hard for us to have some great performing robots before that. :p

[BariSaxGuy]

My list for Missouri:

1) 1986- Team Titanium
2) 1806- S.W.A.T.
3) 1730- Team Driven
4) 4522- Team SCREAM
5) 1987- Broncobots

Along a lot of other great Missouri teams out there.

[evanperryg]

Illinois over the past 4 years:

1) 1625
2) 2451
3) 2338
4) 1756
5) 4143

Don't forget about 2481, they're amazing yet nobody outside the midwest seems to have heard of them. Einstein appearance in 2014, and could have easily been there again last year.

[jajabinx124]

Don't forget about 2481, they're amazing yet nobody outside the midwest seems to have heard of them. Einstein appearance in 2014, and could have easily been there again last year.

*facepalm* Thanks for correcting me.. how could I forget the roboteers! Especially since they competed against us in Galileo in 2014 and won the division!

Here is my list for Missouri:

1) 1986
2) 1806
3) 1730
4) 1987
5) 3284

[Landonh12]

Well, since we only have 6 teams in our state, it's kind of hard to do this.

I'll do 3.

1. 364
2. 1421
3. 456

[notmattlythgoe]

Don't forget about 2481, they're amazing yet nobody outside the midwest seems to have heard of them. Einstein appearance in 2014, and could have easily been there again last year.

Honestly, they should have been there last year. They were dominant. 2 event wins after ranking #1 and #1 in Tesla.

[jajabinx124]

Honestly, they should have been there last year. They were dominant. 2 event wins after ranking #1 and #1 in Tesla.

Yeah. 2481 and 624 were looking good in tesla until they just got plain unlucky in their second Quarterfinal match..

[tickspe15]

California...Top 10 from 2013 seems "pretty legit" (pretty sure top 5 last 4 are in that list below) . We face SIX!!! of them in next two weeks .... (in no particular order this list) and have played against 6 of this list last year too. I can vouch from up close these teams are great.

Team 254 – Cheesy Poofs
Team 1717 – D'Penguineers
Team 971 – Spartan Robotics
Team 330 – Beach Bots
Team 1538 – Holy Cows
Team 1678 – Citrus Circuits
Team 973 – The Greybots
Team 1662 – Raptor Force Engineering
Team 399 – Eagle Robotics
Team 1323 – MadTown Robotics

3476 has had a good few years too

[jajabinx124]

3476 has had a good few years too

I remember 3476 code orange from 2013 in the Newton division and they've been doing super well ever since they won Newton that year. Definitely does deserve to be top 10 in California.

[Ozuru]

Using purely MAR Ranking Points, the top five teams over the past four years (since MAR began in 2012) are:

1. 2590
2. 1218
3. 225
4. 1676
5. 11

However, it's a close race, especially between ranks 4 and 9. Data taken from this Google Doc (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s087OqNmn4xS_coJCsqX8bFfSPTKDocORiikkBvkXiE/edit) created by Antonio Papa.

1640 should be on that list.

[Boltman]

3476 has had a good few years too

Agree I'll add them they are awesome, worthy of that list.

[Alex Cormier]

NY - No real stand out "Powerhouse" teams other then 20 but, there are a lot of mid to top tier teams around the state.

1. 20
2. 329
3. 1493
4. 694
5. 1796

I would think Rochester, would like to dispute that.

[The other Gabe]

All of these are my opinion and are at least somewhat objectively decided :P

1)1983 - I don't think they've ever been the absolute best robot in any one of those years (one could make an argument for 2015), but they have been top 3 every single one of those years. They always make quality stuff.
2)1318 - their 2012 robot was ok, 2013 should have gone to worlds, 2014 they were the best in state, and 2015 one could again make an argument for best in state
3)2471 - Swerve is cool, and they use it ever so well. Tend to come up with unique and creative designs that work well
4)2046 - Best robot in the state in 2012, solid design in 2014, and a very successful year in 2015 with an ok robot. 2013 was a bit of an off year, despite giving us 2 blue banners :v
5) uhhhh... 360/2557/3663/488/2907/1595 - there's too many strong teams left and not enough places to put them, and I can't really single one out as significantly better than the others

Also oregon, because go PNW region!
1)4488 - And they didnt even exist in 2012!
2)1425
3)955
4)1540
5)2550

[Sperkowsky]

I would think Rochester, would like to dispute that.
Which team from Rochester are you talking about? If it is you I wouldn't really classify you as a "top" team despite your regional win in 2013 and upper seeds in 2014 and 2015.

I should go out and say I do not know too much about the upstate teams. So I am sorry if I left out a few. I tried to choose teams that had multiple regional wins in the last 4 years.

[Jay O'Donnell]

Which team from Rochester are you talking about? If it is you I wouldn't really classify you as a "top" team despite your regional win in 2013 and upper seeds in 2014 and 2015.

I should go out and say I do not know too much about the upstate teams. So I am sorry if I left out a few. I tried to choose teams that had multiple regional wins in the last 4 years.

340 and 1511 are the 2 that jump to mind immediately.

[Anthony Galea]

Wow, this is a hard question to answer, so many good teams in Michigan, and they sustain their success too. But here is an effort at it:

1) 33
2) 469
3) 67
4) 2337
5) 1023

This list does not do these teams justice, as they are also REALLY good: 314, 27, 548, 573, 68, 862, 51, 2834, 494, 70, 503, 2054, 2959, 3098, 1918, 3539, 1718.

[Sperkowsky]

340 and 1511 are the 2 that jump to mind immediately.

Both those teams have 2 regional wins in the last year and everyone on my list either has that or better. Again I do not know those teams personally as I live in the LI, NYC bubble. So, I encourage you to make more accurate lists based on the better teams upstate.

[Jay O'Donnell]

NH:
1) 1519-Obvious choice. Won an event every year except 2014, where they were finalists twice. Was one of the top robots in the world in 2012 and 2015, and was a win away from a world championship in 2013.
2) 3467-Only five years old, but they've come up quickly. A solid robot in 2012, and then three amazing robots from 2013-2015, and a trip to Einstien in 2014.
3) 131- A regional win in 2012 and many deep elimination runs in 2013 and 2014. A down year in 2015 but still a very strong team out of NH over the last 4 years.
4) 1058- (obvious bias) 2014 and 2015 were very good years, and 2012-2013 were years that started out rough but got a lot better throughout the season.
5) 319- 2014 was very solid. 2015 they were arguably the best machine in the state after district champs. 2012 and 2013 were decent.

Very large gap between the top 3 and the rest of the state. 2342 and 138 are both teams that have a had a few good years lately and could easily move onto this list with another good year. 1073, 811 and 213 are also improving dramatically since I started FRC.

[Brian Maher]

As a MAR alum, my top five for NJ would be:
1. 2590
2. 11/193
3. 1676
4. 303
5. 1403

For PA:
1. 1640
2. 225
3. 1218
4. 341
5. 2607

It was really hard to pick such a short list, there are a ton of amazing teams in MAR! The caliber of competition always blows me away.

As a recent New York transplant, my top 3 from my limited experience here:
1. 20
2. 5254
3. 694

[CTbiker105]

Connecticut:

1. 2067, good ol' Apple Pi always comes up with consistent and effective designs. Gotta love that swerve from recent years. Won NECMP with them last year. Their mentor who yodels in the stands is pretty great too.

2. 230, the Gaelhawks continue to bring impressive machines to the competition year after year. Had fun winning Hartford with them last year.

3. 177, unfortunately the Bobcats had a bit of a rough 2015 season, but from what I've seen of their bot this year so far, I'm expecting a mighty comeback from the two-time world champs.

4. 175, Buzz were district finalists last year, killed it in 2014, and had a good 2013 season as well. Happy a team like them hails from CT.

5. Hard to pick just one more for this list so I'll just include 4055, 228, 2168, 2170, and 2836 to wrap it up. I'm probably missing too many others, but that's what I've got for now.

[thatprogrammer]

Florida:
1. 179 (seems to be getting better each year)
2. 180 (weak in 2015, but beastly every other year)
3. 233 (Pretty strong each year)
4. 1592 (Is generally pretty strong, very strong a few years)
5. 744 (Strong in 2014 and 2015, seems to improve every year)

[Jay O'Donnell]

Connecticut:

1. 2067, good ol' Apple Pi always comes up with consistent and effective designs. Gotta love that swerve from recent years. Won NECMP with them last year. Their mentor who yodels in the stands is pretty great too.

2. 230, the Gaelhawks continue to bring impressive machines to the competition year after year. Had fun winning Hartford with them last year.

3. 177, unfortunately the Bobcats had a bit of a rough 2015 season, but from what I've seen of their bot this year so far, I'm expecting a mighty comeback from the two-time world champs.

4. 175, Buzz were district finalists last year, killed it in 2014, and had a good 2013 season as well. Happy a team like them hails from CT.

5. Hard to pick just one more for this list so I'll just include 4055, 228, 2168, 2170, and 2836 to wrap it up. I'm probably missing too many others, but that's what I've got for now.

No need to leave out your own team. 195 deserves to be on top of any Connecticut list.

[Giantwalker]

Connecticut:

1. 2067, good ol' Apple Pi always comes up with consistent and effective designs. Gotta love that swerve from recent years. Won NECMP with them last year. Their mentor who yodels in the stands is pretty great too.


I am pretty sure your list is missing another member from that NECMP alliance, who for the past five years has done pretty well for themselves. :p

Edit: looks like O'Donnell beat me to it...

[Jay O'Donnell]

Both those teams have 2 regional wins in the last year and everyone on my list either has that or better. Again I do not know those teams personally as I live in the LI, NYC bubble. So, I encourage you to make more accurate lists based on the better teams upstate.

Event wins aren't the only ways of judging teams, and can sometimes be misleading since not all events are created equal. For example winning TVR as a NY team can be seen as more difficult than other NY regionals since 195 came last year and won and 359 is coming this year. Actually knowing the robots beyond the results is important. 340 and 1511 have built really well designed robots over the last 4 years and are also great teams off the field, each winning multiple chairmans awards.

[Sperkowsky]

Event wins aren't the only ways of judging teams, and can sometimes be misleading since not all events are created equal. For example winning TVR as a NY team can be seen as more difficult than other NY regionals since 195 came last year and won and 359 is coming this year. Actually knowing the robots beyond the results is important. 340 and 1511 have built really well designed robots over the last 4 years and are also great teams off the field, each winning multiple chairmans awards.

Agreed It is much easier to win NYC or SBPLI then TVR or FLR. I personally want to try to get up to TVR this year to get a better sense of NY's entire FRC community.

[Billfred]

Since South Carolina has played its only official event of 2016 featuring all but three teams (281, 1293, and 1319 are playing elsewhere), I'm defining four years as 2013-2016.

1) 4451, undisputed. Palmetto, Orlando, and Newton RAS in 2013, went back-to-back winning Palmetto in 2015 and 2016 (only three teams have), Palmetto EI in 2016, Palmetto WFFA in 2014, SCRIW in 2015, Orlando finalist in 2013 and 2015, and that's just the tip of the iceberg about those guys.
2) 343. They had a dry spell after a heap of silver from 2010-2012, but in 2014 they started being contenders again, winning SCRIW and parlaying that into winning the final Peachtree Regional and getting silver again in their subdivision at Championship. They just got silver again at Palmetto yesterday, and they should be a threat in Huntsville.
3) 1319. Won Georgia Southern Classic last year, six UL Industrial Safety awards in three years (they haven't played yet this year), and several other judged awards.

I'd say there are three teams that have a legitimate claim to the last two spots, but which two depends on the lens through which you view them:
* 3490. Two-time SCRIW champions (2013 and 2014), Palmetto 2014 finalists, regularly in the conversation.
* 4073. Palmetto 2015 winner, 2016 quarterfinalist, two technical awards.
* 4901. Orlando 2014 winner (probably a higher-quality win than 4073's, given the game and the bracket), Palmetto 2016 Dean's List Finalist.

[anishde]

No need to leave out your own team. 195 deserves to be on top of any Connecticut list.

Agreed. With robots like theirs, it'd be hard to push them out of the top five.

Agreed It is much easier to win NYC or SBPLI then TVR or FLR. I personally want to try to get up to TVR this year to get a better sense of NY's entire FRC community.

I wouldn't say that it's easier, considering that upstate teams rarely interact with Hudson Valley and NYC teams, but it's certainly a different playing field. Remember, TVR is usually just over HALF the size of NYC or SBPLI, making the technical chances much greater.

[MaGiC_PiKaChU]

Canada, Qc

1-3990
2-3360
3-3996
4-3386
5-3387

[dradel]

Connecticut:



1. 2067, good ol' Apple Pi always comes up with consistent and effective designs. Gotta love that swerve from recent years. Won NECMP with them last year. Their mentor who yodels in the stands is pretty great too.



2. 230, the Gaelhawks continue to bring impressive machines to the competition year after year. Had fun winning Hartford with them last year.



3. 177, unfortunately the Bobcats had a bit of a rough 2015 season, but from what I've seen of their bot this year so far, I'm expecting a mighty comeback from the two-time world champs.



4. 175, Buzz were district finalists last year, killed it in 2014, and had a good 2013 season as well. Happy a team like them hails from CT.



5. Hard to pick just one more for this list so I'll just include 4055, 228, 2168, 2170, and 2836 to wrap it up. I'm probably missing too many others, but that's what I've got for now.


195 more than deserves to be on that list, don't forget others as well, 236, 558

[ajaquin3171]

My top 5 for NY
1. 20
2. 340
3. 329
4. 1796
5. 263 or 3171
Shoutout to 3419 & 3950 for killing it last year and being future NY power houses!

[CTbiker105]

195 more than deserves to be on that list, don't forget others as well, 236, 558

Ah yes, Techno-Ticks and RoboSquad. Both awesome teams. 4557 should be up there for your scouting system alone, that thing is gonna be insane this season. Looking forward to working with you in Waterbury.

[Bkeeneykid]

That's quite hard for my state, for everyone except three teams at our regional came from Missouri, not Kansas. Arguably, Shawnee Mission West (1777) really shouldn't have been on the winning alliance, but I'm glad they did, and I still love all the teams in our school district. I was going through our regional, and every single really good, powerhouse team, came from Missouri.

1710
2410
1810
935
1777

[NoahTappen]

Wow, this is a hard question to answer, so many good teams in Michigan, and they sustain their success too. But here is an effort at it:

1) 33
2) 469
3) 67
4) 2337
5) 1023

This list does not do these teams justice, as they are also REALLY good: 314, 27, 548, 573, 68, 862, 51, 2834, 494, 70, 503, 2054, 2959, 3098, 1918, 3539, 1718.
Some other great teams I'd include are 217, 1189, 1711, 2767, 2834, 4362, & 4967

[mipo0707]

Ontario:

1) 1114
2) 2056
3) 4039
4) 3683
5) 1241

honorable mentions - 610, 781, 1285, 1310, 1325, 188

[PayneTrain]

Ontario:

1) 1114
2) 2056
3) 4039
4) 3683
5) 1241

honorable mentions - 610, 781, 1285, 1310, 1325, 188

You are entitled to your opinion but you have an honorable mention in there that won a World Championship.

[Irwin772]

Based in Total History the Ontario List goes:

1114
2056
610
1310
3683
1241 - minus last years bot
4039
and a whole lot more. with everyone chasing 1114 and 2056 on a regular basis Canada has arguably the deepest level of good teams.

[007agentHP]

in mar, by performance last year (the only year ive been in FRC)

1. 1403
2. 303
3. 2590
4 316
5. 1676

honorable mention - 1257, 75, 1811, 4285,3142, 869

[CalTran]

Top 5 Teams for KS:
1. 935 - RaileRobotics - They always builds beautiful, effective robots that are a force to be reckoned with.
2. 1710 - Ravonics Revolution - This team is incredible on the field, but even more insane off the field. RCAs, Safety, Engineering Inspiration, this team does it all.
3. 1777 - Viking Robotics - Always building robots that are consistent and deceptively simple, not to mention their drive team having amazing horned hats.
4. 3172 - HorsePOWER - Another all around power team, with an RCA under their belt, they strive to be a model team both on the field and off the field.
5. 1802 - Team Stealth - True to their name, they usually fly under the radar at events, but their robots are always effective no matter what the game is, and generally find an aspect of the game and excel at it.

[dradel]

Ah yes, Techno-Ticks and RoboSquad. Both awesome teams. 4557 should be up there for your scouting system alone, that thing is gonna be insane this season. Looking forward to working with you in Waterbury.


I have been told they are stress testing it tomorrow. 4557 is really looking forward to working with 195 !! See you this weekend!

[Alex Cormier]

Which team from Rochester are you talking about? If it is you I wouldn't really classify you as a "top" team despite your regional win in 2013 and upper seeds in 2014 and 2015.

I should go out and say I do not know too much about the upstate teams. So I am sorry if I left out a few. I tried to choose teams that had multiple regional wins in the last 4 years.

Aren't you very quick to judge with your little knowledge and opinions?

I did not mention my current team or any team, just a region.

[dodar]

Florida:

1. 180
2. 233
3. 1592
4. 744
5. 179

[mipo0707]

You are entitled to your opinion but you have an honorable mention in there that won a World Championship.

even though they won worlds there past few robots haven't done as well as top 5 and they were the 3rd robot as world champs

[Sperkowsky]

Aren't you very quick to judge with your little knowledge and opinions?

I did not mention my current team or any team, just a region.

Wow, that level of rude is not something I usually expect on Chief Delphi let alone from a mentor.

[M217]

NY - No real stand out "Powerhouse" teams other then 20 but, there are a lot of mid to top tier teams around the state.

1. 20 Regional winners in 2012, 2013, 2014x2, along with an Einstein Appearance last year.
2. 329 Regional Finalist in 2012. EI winners in 2012, 2014, and 2015 and Regional winners in 2013, and 2014.
3. 694 Regional Finalists in 2015, winners in 2013, and chairmans award winners in 2012.
4. 1796 - Regional Winners in 2012, 2013, and 2015 along with multiple imagery awards.
5. 2869 - Regional Winners in 2016, and 2017.

I'm going to casually add 5254 to this list, because they're great. Also 340 if only for the impressive amount of Blue Banners they've received recently, and possibly 3171 for their LI wins in 2013 & 15 (and their great performance on our alliance in NYC last year).

[mrnoble]

My stab at Colorado will include only three, because they are consistently the best. There are other teams that are up and coming (the High Fives come to mind), and others with a history of consistency and tradition (159 and 662 particularly), but these three top my list.

2996, Cougars Gone Wired
1619, Up-A-Creek
4499, the Highlanders

[P.J.]

Wow, this is a hard question to answer, so many good teams in Michigan, and they sustain their success too. But here is an effort at it:

1) 33
2) 469
3) 67
4) 2337
5) 1023

This list does not do these teams justice, as they are also REALLY good: 314, 27, 548, 573, 68, 862, 51, 2834, 494, 70, 503, 2054, 2959, 3098, 1918, 3539, 1718.

I think a key is the last four years, in which case I would dispute putting 2337 in the top five. My top five Michigan teams in the last four years would be:

1) 469 (9 District Wins, 1 District Finalist, 2 State Championships, 2 Division Wins, 1 World Championship, 1 Einstein Finalist)
2) 67 (7 District Wins, 2 District Finalists, 1 State Championship, 2 State Finalists, 1 Division Win, 3 Division Finalists)
3) 33 (7 District Wins, 1 State Championship, 1 Division Win, 1 Division Finalist, 1 Einstein Finalist)
4) 1023 (7 District Wins, 1 State Championship, 1 Division Win)
5) 314 (5 District Wins, 2 District Finalists, 1 State Championship)

And then my top 4 Runners Up would be:

1918 (4 District Wins, 2 District Finalists, 1 Division Finalist)
2337 (4 District Wins, 2 District Finalists, 1 State Finalist)
1718 (3 District Wins, 1 State Finalist, 2 Division Finalists)
27 (6 District Finalists, 1 State Championship, 1 State Finalist, 2 Division Finalists)

[Xavbro]

Texas:

1. 118 - They did pretty well last year I think (and every year for that matter).
2. 148 - Consistently one of the best robots in FRC.
3. 624 - A Texas powerhouse that gets better every year.
4. 1477 - Back to back Einstein appearances in 2013 and 2014.
5. 1296 - They just keep getting better and better.

I would switch 1296 with 3310. While I agree with you that 1296 is getting better and better, 3310 has 4 regional wins while 1296 only has 1 in the last 4 years.

[Donut]

Here's my list for Arizona:

1. 842 - 2015 marked the first year they didn't win a Regional since 2010, and part of that was due to an all in strategy on making their robot a super can-burgler for Champs since they prequalify as a HOF member. They were still a playoff staple as usual.

2. 2486 - They had an undefeated run on the way to a Regional win in 2014 along with a Finalist appearance in 2012. Meanwhile they have cleaned up on the culture award side, with one of the longest active Chairman's winning streaks in FIRST and an army of Dean's List Finalists and Winners. AZ North is sure to be a blast this year as they host a regional in their backyard for the first time.

3. 2403 - They've finished as either a Regional Winner or Finalist once every season from 2012 - 2015, and picked up a few EI wins along the way too. Of the teams on this list I know the least about them since their competitive rise started after I moved out of state, but I look forward to seeing more of their machines in person going forward.

4. 3944 - Two Regional wins in their first four years in FRC, and their Champs division win last year marked the first Einstein appearance by an AZ team since 60's run as an elite lap runner in 2008.

5. 1726 - One Regional win and two Finalist appearances from 2013 - 2015. Their robots aren't flashy but put their power-coated brethren to shame by quietly going about their business and never breaking.

Team 60 is a really close 6th on this list as they have 4 Regional Finalist finishes in the past 3 seasons and always build extremely competitive machines, but I couldn't put them ahead of teams that had a Regional win along with their Finalist appearances.

[David8696]

My list for California (not a top 5, just all the teams that jump right to mind, and it's in numerical order, so only the #1 team is ranked):

254
330
399
846
971
973
1323
1538
1671
1678
1717 ( :'( )
3476

I'm sure I'm forgetting quite a few, but those are the teams that jump to mind.

[IndySam]

IN:

1.) 234
2.) 1024
3.) 1501
4.) 135
5.) 5188

135 and 5188 have really had some great performing robots since 2014

You can't put 135 or 5188 in front of 868.

[Rangel(kf7fdb)]

Without counting us since I don't want to be biased:

1)60- Regardless of the fact that they haven't won a regional in the last four years, team 60 finds a way time and time again to make it very deep in eliminations and often into the finals. Whether they are having a good year or bad year, they always end up having a good showing.

2)3944- Since 2013, they are often underestimated in terms of how good their robot's are. In 2013 and 2015 they had solid robots and last year went all the way to Einstein.

3)4183- The rising wooden powerhouse got their first win last year but were always a strong robot in years prior.

4)2486- Coconuts all around make pretty solid robots. Usually it is little things here and there that hold them back from being as strong as the teams I listed ahead of them but changes from year to year.

5)1726- Usually fields a solid robot. By far the most consistent team that is always an eliminations contender.

[Caleb Sykes]

I asked some of my friends this question a little over a week ago, and got some really interesting answers. I’ll start with MN.

1. 2052: 2052 has been a local powerhouse for the last four years, and always finds a way to win. Just look at what they have done over the last 4 years, and I’m sure you will see why they are number 1 on my list.
2. 2175: 2175 has built a top 3 robot in MN for 3 out of the last 4 years, and even with a down year in 2015, still finished as a top 10 robot in MN.
3. 1816: They’re what every local powerhouse team should be; they build very solid robots, but what makes 1816 stand out is there dedication for inspiring kids.
4. 2512: Another team that always seems to build high quality robots year and year out. I can’t wait to see what you guys built this year.
5. 4536: Being such a young team makes them even more impressive. They seem to understand the little things it takes to win better than any other team in MN. I have been very impressed with this team over the last couple of years.

Well, you just made my day. Are you confident you didn't mean 4539 though? In my mind, they have a better claim to the "best young team" title than us. Same for 5172.

For MN, my ranking would go something like this:
1. 2052* - 1 regional finalist, 4 regional wins, 3 division quarter-finals, state championships playoffs every year, 1 state championship finalist, 2 state championship wins
2. 2512 - 2 regional finalists, 2 regional wins, 1 division quarter-finals, 1 Einstein appearance, 1 IRI invite, 3 state championship playoffs, 1 Chairman's
3. 2175 - 2 regional wins, 2 state championship wins, 1 division quarter-finalist, 1 division finalist, 2 IRI invites, 1 IRI quarter-finalist
4. 1816 - 2 regional finalists, has attended every state championship, Championship WFFA winner, 2 EI, 3 Chairman's
5/6. 2502 - 1 regional finalist, 2 regional wins, 1 state championship playoffs, 1 state championship win, 1 division quarter-finalist, 1 IRI invite
5/6. 3130 - 1 regional finalist, 2 regional wins, 1 divisional semifinalist, 1 IRI invite, 1 state championship invite, 1 state championship win

2502 and 3130 both had extremely successful 2015 seasons. If either of them are even remotely as successful this season, they will move much higher on my list.

*Full disclosure: I am an alum of 2052

[cjl2625]

I'll attempt to do one for New England as a whole.
I may be neglecting some non-CT teams, as admittedly I'm not too familiar with some of those.

1. 195 - scary good every year, they belong right at the top
2. 1519 - a close second, with many event wins and nearly a CMP win in '13
3. 125 - robots always incredibly beautiful, and crank out wins each year
4. 2067 - probably biased here
5. 177 - rough last season, but previous years gets them a spot on this list

[Boe]

5/6. 2502 - 1 regional finalist, 2 regional wins, 1 state championship playoffs, 1 state championship win, 1 division quarter-finalist, 1 IRI Win


Fixed that for you.

[Boltman]

My list for California (not a top 5, just all the teams that jump right to mind, and it's in numerical order, so only the #1 team is ranked):

254
330
399
846
971
973
1323
1538
1671
1678
1717 ( :'( )
3476

I'm sure I'm forgetting quite a few, but those are the teams that jump to mind.

What is the deal with 1717? and the faces? That's twice now.

[Caleb Sykes]

Fixed that for you.

My bad, I forgot.

[cjl2625]

What is the deal with 1717? and the faces? That's twice now.

1717 is no longer competing in FRC. :'(

[Boltman]

1717 is no longer competing in FRC. :(

Oh. Glad it was not something bad but a choice of theirs. Great team glad I got to see them in Ventura last year.

[jajabinx124]

Well, you just made my day. Are you confident you didn't mean 4539 though? In my mind, they have a better claim to the "best young team" title than us. Same for 5172.

For MN, my ranking would go something like this:
1. 2052* - 3 regional finalist, 4 regional wins, 3 division quarter-finals, state championships playoffs every year, 1 state championship finalist, 2 state championship wins
2. 2512 - 2 regional finalists, 2 regional wins, 1 division quarter-finals, 1 Einstein appearance, 1 IRI invite, 3 state championship playoffs, 1 Chairman's
3. 2175 - 2 regional wins, 2 state championship wins, 1 division quarter-finalist, 1 division finalist, 2 IRI invites, 1 IRI quarter-finalist
4. 1816 - 2 regional finalists, has attended every state championship, Championship WFFA winner, 2 EI, 3 Chairman's
5/6. 2502 - 1 regional finalist, 2 regional wins, 1 state championship playoffs, 1 state championship win, 1 division quarter-finalist, 1 IRI invite
5/6. 3130 - 1 regional finalist, 2 regional wins, 1 divisional semifinalist, 1 IRI invite, 1 state championship invite, 1 state championship win

2502 and 3130 both had extremely successful 2015 seasons. If either of them are even remotely as successful this season, they will move much higher on my list.

*Full disclosure: I am an alum of 2052
Fixed it a bit.

I'm surprised that 2169 hasn't been mentioned yet for MN. 2169- 1 regional finalist, 3 regional winner, 2 regional chairmans, 1 regional EI, 1 division quarter finals, 1 division semi finals, 1 division finals, 1 MN state championship win, 1 MN state championship finalist.

[Boe]

As far as Minnesota goes its pretty outrageous that 2169 isn't being mentioned. If we are talking the last 4 years (rebound rumble - recycle rush), three division playoff appearances (qf, sf, f), 3 regional wins, 1 regional finalist, 1 state championship, 1 state finalist. Plus 2 chairmans on top of that.

My top 5 for MN would be:
2052
2169
2512
2175
2502

A really good sign for MN is how close things become after that with 3130, 5172, 4536, 4539, 4778, 3883, 1816, 3313 ect.

[EricH]

Oh. Glad it was not something bad but a choice of theirs. Great team glad I got to see them in Ventura last year.
Let's just go with that I'm not sure the team would agree it was their choice, and leave it at that. There's a thread somewhere around with more information, from last summer or so.

I'd try to do a top 5, but there's just too many teams in CA.

[Ginger Power]

In general I agree with most of the rankings for MN. I think there are a lot of young, up-and-coming teams both on the field, and off of it. Things are going to start getting pretty crazy in the playoffs, and in the Chairman's Award competition.

It's a fun time to be involved with robotics in MN as made evident by the number of active posters on this fantastic website.

[Boltman]

Let's just go with that I'm not sure the team would agree it was their choice, and leave it at that. There's a thread somewhere around with more information, from last summer or so.

I'd try to do a top 5, but there's just too many teams in CA.

That's why I went with 10 err 11 way to hard to choose all are awesome. OMG good.

Saw Holy Cows in practice, lets just say I'm glad we avoid them this year, so good. You're all in for a treat.

[Caleb Sykes]

Fixed it a bit.

I'm surprised that 2169 hasn't been mentioned yet for MN. 2169- 1 regional finalist, 3 regional winner, 2 regional chairmans, 1 regional EI, 1 division quarter finals, 1 division semi finals, 1 division finals, 1 MN state championship win, 1 MN state championship finalist.

I knew I was forgetting someone. Of course 2169 should be on the list.

[HelloRobot]

In Tennessee, 3824 and 4296 are the top 2.

Both perform very well every year (3824 made it to the playoffs in Palmetto this weekend!), and HVA help us out so much (giving advice, extra parts, etc.) these last two years we've been a team. Who knows, maybe we'll rise to the top with them in a couple years :)

I don't keep up with many teams outside East TN, sadly. :(

[DanKein]

::ouch:: Don't forget about 2481, they're amazing yet nobody outside the midwest seems to have heard of them. Einstein appearance in 2014, and could have easily been there again last year.

Agreed, We cannot talk about Illinois without the Roboteers in the mix. I think we are seeing a bounce back from 111 as well.

[BitTwiddler]

Without counting us since I don't want to be biased:
.

There's no question that any list of the Arizona teams simply must include Carl Hayden HS (842). Their achievements are legendary and they haven't done too badly in regional competitions over the last 4 years either. They build very good robots.

[Nick.kremer]

That's why I went with 10 err 11 way to hard to choose all are awesome. OMG good.

Saw Holy Cows in practice, lets just say I'm glad we avoid them this year, so good. Your all in for a treat.

Ventura is going to fun with both them and 973 attending this year :P

[Boltman]

Ventura is going to fun with both them and 973 attending this year :P

Yea. I'm glad we get to see in Central Valley (week 2) 254, 973, 1662,1678 and 1323 plus more ..its LOADED almost fell out of my seat when I made the Excel grid for week 2 OMG "lots of dark dark green" . Nothing but stars. Also 399,2102,2453, 2485, 3255 in SD week 1. Lots of great teams next two weeks. Looking forward to it. Love top-tier CA competitions. Brings the best out.Lots of fun. 3255 is looking very sharp (as usual) too in practice.

[TheBoulderite]

Saw Holy Cows in practice, lets just say I'm glad we avoid them this year, so good. Your all in for a treat.

Well, this is encouraging. Maybe their machine will be so good that it will make you say...

Holy cow!

[AdamHeard]

Yea. I'm glad we get to see in Central Valley (week 2) 254, 973, 1662,1678 and 1323 plus more ..its LOADED almost fell out of my seat when I made the Excel grid for week 2 OMG "lots of dark dark green" . Nothing but stars. Also 399,2102,2453, 2485, 3255 in SD week 1. Lots of great teams next two weeks. Looking forward to it. Love top-tier CA competitions. Brings the best out.Lots of fun. 3255 is looking very sharp (as usual) too in practice.

1671, 5817, 3970, 701 and more.

Whoever wins CVR will really earn it.

[thenextacejames]

NY - No real stand out "Powerhouse" teams other then 20 but, there are a lot of mid to top tier teams around the state.

1. 20 Regional winners in 2012, 2013, 2014x2, along with an Einstein Appearance last year.
2. 329 Regional Finalist in 2012. EI winners in 2012, 2014, and 2015 and Regional winners in 2013, and 2014.
3. 694 Regional Finalists in 2015, winners in 2013, and chairmans award winners in 2012.
4. 1796 - Regional Winners in 2012, 2013, and 2015 along with multiple imagery awards.
5. 2869 - Regional Winners in 2016, and 2017.

sorry your so sheltered bro,

yea those teams are alright, only powerhouse team in NY really is 5240

[Chief Hedgehog]

Since we started in 2013, here are the teams that I would put on the tops in Minnesota. Please note that this is just an opinion. However, when I see these teams in an event we are involved in, I know we need to bring our 'A' game...

1. 1816 - All around the most complete and decorated team in Minnesota. No matter the event they are in, they are a team to beat.
2 (t). 2052 - 2013,2014 State Champ, 2015 State Finalist, 4 Regional Wins, 3 Regional Finalist,
2 (t). 2169 - Too many Banners to rattle off here - most CA's in Minnesota (5).
4 (t). 2175 - A team that loves to compete more than any other I have witnessed. 2 Regional Wins, 2 State Championships, 2013 Galileo Finalists (with 2169)
4 (t). 2512 - This team has been a force for a while and last season was their best. Champs Finalist, State Champs (2015), CA, Regional Winners, and the list goes on.

A strong 6th place goes to 3130 - in 2015 alone they were State Champs, Regional Winners (x2), EE, and WF.

This year will help to settle out many others - it is too early to truly make this list - it will be interesting to see following the 2016 season. I would also shine a light on 2177, 3313, 3276, 4539, 4536, 3883, 2883, 4778.

[hutchMN]

Well, you just made my day. Are you confident you didn't mean 4539 though? In my mind, they have a better claim to the "best young team" title than us. Same for 5172.

For MN, my ranking would go something like this:
1. 2052* - 1 regional finalist, 4 regional wins, 3 division quarter-finals, state championships playoffs every year, 1 state championship finalist, 2 state championship wins
2. 2512 - 2 regional finalists, 2 regional wins, 1 division quarter-finals, 1 Einstein appearance, 1 IRI invite, 3 state championship playoffs, 1 Chairman's
3. 2175 - 2 regional wins, 2 state championship wins, 1 division quarter-finalist, 1 division finalist, 2 IRI invites, 1 IRI quarter-finalist
4. 1816 - 2 regional finalists, has attended every state championship, Championship WFFA winner, 2 EI, 3 Chairman's
5/6. 2502 - 1 regional finalist, 2 regional wins, 1 state championship playoffs, 1 state championship win, 1 division quarter-finalist, 1 IRI invite
5/6. 3130 - 1 regional finalist, 2 regional wins, 1 divisional semifinalist, 1 IRI invite, 1 state championship invite, 1 state championship win

2502 and 3130 both had extremely successful 2015 seasons. If either of them are even remotely as successful this season, they will move much higher on my list.

*Full disclosure: I am an alum of 2052

Nope, I’m just a huge fan of your team.

[llamadon]

Minnesota has an interesting dynamic in that there are so many teams that are neck and neck in terms of competitive level. A team that has stood out to me recently is 5172, The Greenbush Gators. For such a young team they are doing a lot of great things. This year is their first year competing in two regionals, and I cannot wait to see the caliber of performance they reach by the end of the season. Obviously not quite as decorated as some of the more household names in the lake state, but I think their spotlight is fast-approaching.

[Chief Hedgehog]

Minnesota has an interesting dynamic in that there are so many teams that are neck and neck in terms of competitive level. A team that has stood out to me recently is 5172, The Greenbush Gators. For such a young team they are doing a lot of great things. This year is their first year competing in two regionals, and I cannot wait to see the caliber of performance they reach by the end of the season. Obviously not quite as decorated as some of the more household names in the lake state, but I think their spotlight is fast-approaching.

CRAP - I didn't mean to slight them at all! They were the 3rd ranked team at the 2014 State Champs and had an incredible robot. I agree, 5272 should be in the mix.

[MARS_James]

So the question is about best teams not best robots in the last 4 years so my list for Florida:

1. 233 The Pink Team:
I know it may sound weird but just hear me out

Wins and Finalist Appearances:
2012 Orlando Regional Winner, 2012 Boston Regional Winner, 2012 Curie Division Winner, 2012 Einstein Finalist, 2013 Orlando Regional Finalist, 2015 Alamo Regional Finalist, 2015 Queen City Regional Winner, 2015 Carver Division Finalist.

Other Awards:
Between 2012 and 2015 they earned; 2 Excellence in Engineering Awards, 2 Imagery Awards, an Industrial Design Award, a Championship and Regional Team Spirit Award, had a Dean's List Finalist, 2 Woodie Flowers Finalist, and most importantly an Engineering Inspiration Award and a Chairman's Award.

4 Year Blue Banner Count:5 (7 Counting WFFA)

If we are judging based on the top 5 TEAMS not the top 5 robots then in the last 4 years 233 is number 1 in Florida no question, now after this year when 2012 is no longer a factor we will see.

2. 180 S.P.A.M.:

Yes 180 beat 233 on Einstein in 2012, yes in my ranking I consider a Regional Chairman's and Engineering Inspiration Award enough to just allow 233 to be considered the better team.

Wins and Finalist Appearances:
2012 Orlando Regional Finalist, 2012 South Florida Regional Winner, 2012 Galileo Division Winner, 2012 Championship Winner, 2013 South Florida Regional Winner, 2014 Orlando Regional Winner, and 2014 South Florida Regional Winner.

Other Awards:
Between 2012 and 2015 they have also earned, 2 Industrial Design Awards, 3 Gracious Professionalism Awards, a Judges Award and had a Dean's List Finalist.

4 Year Blue Banner Count: 6

180 is a Chairman's or Engineering Inspiration award away from being the best Florida team but until then, or when 2012 is no longer a factor and I redo these rankings, this is where they stand.

3. 1592 Bionic Tigers:

I feel Bionic Tigers are not as well known as they should be, due to a lack of an Einstein appearance in the teams history, however looking at the last 4 years they are clearly number 3.

Wins and Finalist Appearances:
2012 Orlando Regional Winner, 2012 South Florida Regional Winner, 2014 Orlando Regional Winner, and 2015 Buckeye Regional Winner

Other Awards:
Between 2012 and 2015 they have earned, an Innovation in Control Award, 2 Entrepreneurship Awards, an Industrial Safety Award, and had a Dean's List Finalist.

4 Year Blue Banner Count: 4

1592 also had their 2013 robot get destroyed in a car accident, and rebuilt it in a day, that was crazy to see in person.

4. 79 Krunch

This one may come as a surprise after a lackluster 2015 but once again we are looking at teams here.

Wins and Finalist Appearances:
2012 Orlando Regional Finalist, 2013 Orlando Regional Winner, 2013 Washington DC Regional Winner, 2014 Orlando Regional Finalist

Other Awards:
Between 2012 and 2015 they earned, an Entrepreneurship Award, an Industrial Design Award, a Team Spirit Award, had 2 Dean's List Finalists, an Engineering Inspiration Award, and a Chairman's Award

4 Year Blue Banner Count: 3

Krunch will hopefully be back to form this year and live up to my number 4 ranking here.

Now before I get on to number 5 I just want to say when I first read the thread title I had a completely different list of teams that immediately popped into my mind so not only was the list restructured after I really thought about it but in fact both 79 and my number 5 bumped off my own team so without further ado:


4. 1902 Exploding Bacon:
This is where Team vs Robot really came into play as the last 4 years 1902 may not have produced the most competitive robots of their history but as a team they have been exceptionally well rounded and always came to play

Wins and Finalist Appearances:
2013 South Florida Regional Winner

Other Awards:
A Championship and 2 Regional Imagery Awards, a Creativity Award, 2 Dean's List Finalists, but what sets them apart are 2 Engineering Inspiration Awards, and 2 Chairman's Awards.

4 Year Blue Banner Count: 3

1902 looks to be back in to dual threat mode this year with Battering Ham, and I know they haven't let up on the out reach end making them my number 5 team.


Honorable mentions:

744 Shark Attack (3x Regional Finalist, 2x Regional Winner, 1x Division Finalist and a Woodie Flowers Finalist)
179 The Children of the Swamp (1x Regional Finalist, 2x Regional Winner and a Woodie Flowers Finalist)
2383 Ninjineers (1x Regional Finalist, 1x Regional Winner, 1x Division Finalist, and a Dean's List Finalist)

[llamadon]

CRAP - I didn't mean to slight them at all! They were the 3rd ranked team at the 2014 State Champs and had an incredible robot. I agree, 5272 should be in the mix.
I think what is even more impressive is seeding 14th on curie in 2014, going 7-3 in quals. Very few rookies do THAT well at champs.

[Max Boord]

Florida:
1. 179
2. 180
3. 1592
4. 233
5. 744
6. 1523
7. 1065
8. 801
9. 1251
10. 2383

[D_Price]

My personal opinion for top teams in the past 5 years for Pa are in no particular order (not based on banners so much as overall performance):

291- CIA
63- The Red Barons
3504-Girls Of Steel

There has been alot of up-and-coming teams, just none that have distanced themselves from others.

[JFKinator]

1. 4488
2. 955
3. 1425

[JFKinator]

My opinion is 100% personal and does not reflect my team's opinion. That being said I'm excited to see what teams will use 2016 as their "break out" year.

[Kevin Leonard]

With some less than conclusive responses earlier in the thread, and more than a little personal bias of my own, I'll throw up an NY list that includes as much objectivity as I can, yet still ends up feeling narcissistic.

1) 20
In the 2012-2015 period, 20 accrued 4 regional wins, 2 regional finalists, and a trip to Einstein. Whether you prefer a different team or whatever, 20 had the best results in that period of time. Was also in championship eliminations multiple times.
2) 340
340 won FLR and Buckeye in 2012 and TVR in 2015, and made it to the finals of FLR 2014 and 2015. 340 also accrued a number of well-deserved Chairman's awards in that time, and is regularly in the conversation for the Championship Chairman's Award. Was also in championship eliminations multiple times.
3) 1507
1507 won FLR and Buckeye in 2012, and FLR in 2014. They made it to the finals of the 2013 Buckeye Regional as well, and made championship eliminations multiple times.
4) 1796
1796 won NYC in 2015, and SBPLI in 2013 and 2012. They were unfortunately not selected in championship eliminations during this time.
5) 3015
3015 won Buckeye 2012 and FLR 2015. They also made it to the finals of FLR 2012, Virginia 2013, FLR 2014, and the 2015 Newton Division. In addition to their 2015 Division Finalist run, they were selected for eliminations at the championship in 2014.

There are a number of deserving teams right below this- 1511 has multiple Chairman's Awards and one regional win, 329 has two regional wins and multiple EI awards, 1126 has an event win and a finalist showing. 694 consistently builds solid machines and sometimes wins Chairman's. Some other teams have experienced infrequent success, with 5254 and 263 having breakout seasons in 2015, 334 in 2014, 229/4124 having two regional wins between them over the past 4 years, but being unable to find that consistency, and 2791 having bittersweet 2012 and 2013 seasons.

But by any objective metrics I can think of, the above is the top 5 teams in New York for the 2012-2015 period. Take it or leave it.

[araniaraniratul]

Yea. I'm glad we get to see in Central Valley (week 2) 254, 973, 1662,1678 and 1323 plus more ..its LOADED almost fell out of my seat when I made the Excel grid for week 2 OMG "lots of dark dark green" . Nothing but stars. Also 399,2102,2453, 2485, 3255 in SD week 1. Lots of great teams next two weeks. Looking forward to it. Love top-tier CA competitions. Brings the best out.Lots of fun. 3255 is looking very sharp (as usual) too in practice.


You say glad, I hear ouch. Losing at a regional will never be so fun.

[carpedav000]

Here's my list for Indiana:

135
1501
234
1024
1741

The only reason why 5188 isn't on this list is because they started in 2014

[Sperkowsky]

With some less than conclusive responses earlier in the thread, and more than a little personal bias of my own, I'll throw up an NY list that includes as much objectivity as I can, yet still ends up feeling narcissistic.

1) 20
In the 2012-2015 period, 20 accrued 4 regional wins, 2 regional finalists, and a trip to Einstein. Whether you prefer a different team or whatever, 20 had the best results in that period of time. Was also in championship eliminations multiple times.
2) 340
340 won FLR and Buckeye in 2012 and TVR in 2015, and made it to the finals of FLR 2014 and 2015. 340 also accrued a number of well-deserved Chairman's awards in that time, and is regularly in the conversation for the Championship Chairman's Award. Was also in championship eliminations multiple times.
3) 1507
1507 won FLR and Buckeye in 2012, and FLR in 2014. They made it to the finals of the 2013 Buckeye Regional as well, and made championship eliminations multiple times.
4) 1796
1796 won NYC in 2015, and SBPLI in 2013 and 2012. They were unfortunately not selected in championship eliminations during this time.
5) 3015
3015 won Buckeye 2012 and FLR 2015. They also made it to the finals of FLR 2012, Virginia 2013, FLR 2014, and the 2015 Newton Division. In addition to their 2015 Division Finalist run, they were selected for eliminations at the championship in 2014.

There are a number of deserving teams right below this- 1511 has multiple Chairman's Awards and one regional win, 329 has two regional wins and multiple EI awards, 1126 has an event win and a finalist showing. 694 consistently builds solid machines and sometimes wins Chairman's. Some other teams have experienced infrequent success, with 5254 and 263 having breakout seasons in 2015, 334 in 2014, 229/4124 having two regional wins between them over the past 4 years, but being unable to find that consistency, and 2791 having bittersweet 2012 and 2013 seasons.

But by any objective metrics I can think of, the above is the top 5 teams in New York for the 2012-2015 period. Take it or leave it.
I am glad someone with a better view of the state posted one. I definitely agree with this.

[Boltman]

You say glad, I hear ouch. Losing at a regional will never be so fun.

Well we never go in thinking we'll lose so we'll see. We'll certainly be competitive and go from there. I'm not worried.
It's like in the NFL you can play in a weak division or a tough one. I'll take the tough one as it pushes you each season.
This is a "leveling" game if you have not noticed. Hard to be super dominate due to the defense unknowns and vision difficulties. A tough game on all. Fun. I love seeing top tier bots (and having them on our side of the glass sometimes).

[jajabinx124]

I think what is even more impressive is seeding 14th on curie in 2014, going 7-3 in quals. Very few rookies do THAT well at champs.

Yeah I definitely agree that 5172's performance in Curie in 2014 was impressive.. They definitely deserved the highest rookie seed award.

That and being Finalists twice in a row in 2014 and 2015 at Northern Lights. I believe they won 3rd place at MN State in 2014.. (they nearly beat us and 2175 out of the semis at state that year).

It's exciting seeing the number of upcoming teams in MN. Here's to another great year for MN teams!

[New Lightning]

My list for Missouri:

1) 1986- Team Titanium
2) 1806- S.W.A.T.
3) 1730- Team Driven
4) 4522- Team SCREAM
5) 1987- Broncobots

Along a lot of other great Missouri teams out there.

A Good list I just have them in a different order
1)1986-Team Titanium
2)4522-Team Scream
3)1806- S.W.A.T
4)1730-Team Driven
5)1987-Broncobots

[BigJ]

Wisconsin:
1. 2826
2. 1732
3. 2062
4. 706
5. 2194

[Hitchhiker 42]

From Connecticut, the teams that come immediately to mind are:

195
2067
236
230

[MechEng83]

Here's my list for Indiana:

135
1501
234
1024
1741

The only reason why 5188 isn't on this list is because they started in 2014

DJ, no. Our record doesn't support that, even with our pre-district state win in 2014. We're looking to change that this year.

You can't put 135 or 5188 in front of 868.

I agree. 868 won 2 consecutive state championships, before districts, plus 2 regional wins in 2013.


My list of top 5 in Indiana in numeric order, not best to 5th best:

135
234
868
1024
1501

with 5188 an honorable mention. They haven't had the 4 years to show consistent results. Certainly the best young team in the state.

[Taylor]

I'm honestly surprised 447 hasn't made at least a mention in the Indiana lists. They've registered wins in each of the last 3 years.
868 hasn't won since 2013.
135 - 234 - 447 - 1024 - 1501 (numerical order)

[XaulZan11]

I'm surprised how many people are using unofficial off-season events (including unofficial "state championships") as justification in their rankings. When I was with 1732, other than IRI, we would always use these events to train new drivers and pit crew. The goal wasn't necessarily to win, but give students (and mentors) experience in new roles.

[MechEng83]

I'm surprised how many people are using unofficial off-season events (including unofficial "state championships") as justification in their rankings. When I was with 1732, other than IRI, we would always use these events to train new drivers and pit crew. The goal wasn't necessarily to win, but give students (and mentors) experience in new roles.

I certainly understand that point for standard off-season events, but a state championship, official or otherwise I'd expect teams to come with their best effort. I'm ok including those.

[JamesCH95]

All of Vermont has:

95
885
2370
2523

So, I have to go with every team being in the top 5. :ahh:

[araniaraniratul]

Well we never go in thinking we'll lose so we'll see. We'll certainly be competitive and go from there. I'm not worried.
It's like in the NFL you can play in a weak division or a tough one. I'll take the tough one as it pushes you each season.
This is a "leveling" game if you have not noticed. Hard to be super dominate due to the defense unknowns and vision difficulties. A tough game on all. Fun. I love seeing top tier bots (and having them on our side of the glass sometimes).

Oh darn. That's not what I meant. If you do happen to lose (and give it 100%), you definitely won't feel bad about it. The best part about this event is that it's early, so the ramp-up effect will be in full play as well as there's a few opportunities outside of awards to qualify for championships

[Mr. Lim]

Based in Total History the Ontario List goes:

1114
2056
610
1310
3683
1241 - minus last years bot
4039
and a whole lot more. with everyone chasing 1114 and 2056 on a regular basis Canada has arguably the deepest level of good teams.

*cough188cough*

[MaGiC_PiKaChU]

*cough188cough*

definetly 188 somewhere in there

[Honeybadger220]

In Tennessee, 3824 and 4296 are the top 2.

Both perform very well every year (3824 made it to the playoffs in Palmetto this weekend!), and HVA help us out so much (giving advice, extra parts, etc.) these last two years we've been a team. Who knows, maybe we'll rise to the top with them in a couple years :)

I don't keep up with many teams outside East TN, sadly. :(

4296 is from Illinois.

[SamcFuchs]

I'm new here (second year), but these are some teams that come to mind.

Connecticut (CT):

195 CyberKnights
2067 Apple Pi
230 Gaelhawks
2170 Titanium Tomahawks
175 BUZZ

Honorable Mention:
4557 FullMetal Falcons

[lovelj]

4296 is from Illinois.

She probably means 4265. Tennessee is presently weak but growing.

3824 - 4 regional wins and one regional finalist, one championship finalist
4265 - 2 regional wins and made it to Einstein in 2015
2393 - regional finalist
4576 - regional winner
3140

Lots of young teams. Only 4 teams in the state 6 years ago and about 25 now. I really admire what Michigan is doing in terms of state support.

[Irwin772]

*cough188cough*

Forgot them, if we are doing total history add in 1503, were on of the best when they were around

[Peyton Yeung]

Forgot them, if we are doing total history add in 1503, were on of the best when they were around

What happened to them? TBA says that 2014 was their last year. Sad to see them go.

[araniaraniratul]

I'm new here (second year), but these are some teams that come to mind.

Connecticut (CT):

195 CyberKnights
2067 Apple Pi
230 Gaelhawks
2170 Titanium Tomahawks
175 BUZZ

Honorable Mention:
4557 FullMetal Falcons


I'd say it's hard to pass 177 in that list!

[yomega55]

:(

:( hrtz evry tym

[Valkonn]

California:

1. 3495
2. 254 (pretty obvious one)
3. 1678 (for the past two years have figured out strategy perfectly and made robots to accomplish whatever they found would lead to a great performance at worlds)
4. 1717 RIP
5. 971/330/973 (Solid robots almost every year)

[Chief Hedgehog]

California:

1. 3495
2. 254 (pretty obvious one)
3. 1678 (for the past two years have figured out strategy perfectly and made robots to accomplish whatever they found would lead to a great performance at worlds)
4. 1717 RIP
5. 971/330/973 (Solid robots almost every year)

WOW! 3495 above the rest of Cali? I love your swagger!

[troy_dietz]

California:

5. 971/330/973 (Solid robots almost every year)

We don't like to talk about 2013.

[Valkonn]

WOW! 3495 above the rest of Cali? I love your swagger!

Alright I might have overestimated a little but it's pretty close...right? Maybe one day.

[Anteprefix]

Alright I might have overestimated a little but it's pretty close...right? Maybe one day.

You'd better strut your stuff at CVR!

[dewarko]

Canada, Qc

1-3990
2-3360
3-3996
4-3386
5-3387

I would say that 3996 should be fifth. Even though 3996 had a VERY strong year in 2015, they're 2014, 2013 and 2012 seasons weren't quite as strong. I just saw they're (3996) reveal for this season and I am certain that the are headed for another great season!

[Jake177]

I'd say it's hard to pass 177 in that list!

In SamcFuchs defense, that list seems to be based on 2015 alone. We were far from top 5 last year.

[Rebecca Pelzer]

To be as un-biased as possible, I went with exact rankings and winner/finalists over 2015 and 2014. (As some teams were great a long time ago and have since lost decent funding, among other things.)

Anyway, here's my list for Alabama:
1. 3959 - 4 (2015)
2. 4092 - 7 (2014; not competing in 2016)
3. 34 - 9 (2015)
4. 3139 - 10 (2015; not competing in 2016)
5. 538 - 11 (2015)

The number to the right is their top rank over 2014-2015 and the number in parenthesis is when they achieved that rank.

(to back up the ranking of my team, we're the only team from Alabama to make it to the championship in a few years)

And, now, here's my personal list based entirely on favouritism:
1. 3959
2. 34
3. 442
4. 538
5. 5858 (for good measure; they're rookies and I feel like they're really going somewhere in the coming years!)

[Lord Basket]

For the teams that are now in the newly-formed Chesapeake District, I'd probably give the following rankings:

1. 2363 Triple Helix (Virginia): 2 regional wins in 2015; 1 regional win and 1 semifinalist in 2014 (also World Champs, but they aren't on record as playing any matches in the eliminations); 1 finalist in 2013

2. 1629 Garrett Coalition (Maryland): 1 win and 1 quarterfinalist in 2015; 1 win and 1 quarterfinalist in 2014 (though they probably would've done better if we hadn't picked them); 1 finalist in 2013

3. 836 The RoboBees (Maryland): 1 regional finalist, and quarterfinalist at Archimedes in 2015; 1 regional win, 1 regional finalist, and quarterfinalist at Galileo in 2014; 1 finalist in 2013

4. 384 Sparky (Virginia): 1 regional win and Galileo finalists in 2015; 1 regional win in 2014. That's all more impressive considering they've only gone to one regional.

[notmattlythgoe]

For the teams that are now in the newly-formed Chesapeake District, I'd probably give the following rankings:

1. 2363 Triple Helix (Virginia): 2 regional wins in 2015; 1 regional win and 1 semifinalist in 2014 (also World Champs, but they aren't on record as playing any matches in the eliminations); 1 finalist in 2013

2. 1629 Garrett Coalition (Maryland): 1 win and 1 quarterfinalist in 2015; 1 win and 1 quarterfinalist in 2014 (though they probably would've done better if we hadn't picked them); 1 finalist in 2013

3. 836 The RoboBees (Maryland): 1 regional finalist, and quarterfinalist at Archimedes in 2015; 1 regional win, 1 regional finalist, and quarterfinalist at Galileo in 2014; 1 finalist in 2013

4. 384 Sparky (Virginia): 1 regional win and Galileo finalists in 2015; 1 regional win in 2014. That's all more impressive considering they've only gone to one regional.

Correction to that, we were on the Galileo winning alliance, not World Champs. But, thank you for the shout out.

[MaGiC_PiKaChU]

I would say that 3996 should be fifth. Even though 3996 had a VERY strong year in 2015, they're 2014, 2013 and 2012 seasons weren't quite as strong. I just saw they're (3996) reveal for this season and I am certain that the are headed for another great season!

i put 3996 3rd because of their 2016 robot, and mostly because they were the first Qc team to make it to Einstein, let alone semi finals

[BrennanB]

What happened to them? TBA says that 2014 was their last year. Sad to see them go.

Teacher issues I believe.

[CalTran]

Teacher issues I believe.

That's depressing. They were the paragon of MCC and what you can achieve with it.

[Rachel Lim]

I know I'm late, but I figured I'd add my own list of California teams to the existing ones. Counting only current teams and going by robot record (regional and champs):

California:
1. 254 (1 champs win, 1 division win, 1 division finalist, 8 regional wins, 1 regional finalist)
2. 1678 (1 champs win, 1 champs finalist, 3 division wins, 7 regional wins, 1 regional finalist)
3. 330 (1 division win, 1 division finalist, 4 regional wins, 1 regional finalist)
4. 973 (1 division win, 2 regional wins, 3 regional finalists)
5. 3476 (2 division wins, 1 regional win, 4 regional finalists)

Norcal only:
1. 254 (1 champs win, 1 division win, 1 division finalist, 8 regional wins, 1 regional finalist)
2. 1678 (1 champs win, 1 champs finalist, 3 division wins, 7 regional wins, 1 regional finalist)
4. 973* (1 division win, 2 regional wins, 3 regional finalists)
4. 971 (1 division finalist, 4 regional wins, 1 regional finalist)
5. 1671/1323/701 (1 champs win, 1 division win, 2 regional finalists; 1 division finalist, 1 regional win, 2 regional finalists; 2 regional wins, 3 regional finalists)

*Still not sure if 973 is considered a norcal or socal team

Note: Data includes 2012 to 2015 seasons only.

[Peyton Yeung]

I know I'm late, but I figured I'd add my own list of California teams to the existing ones. Counting only current teams and going by robot record (regional and champs):

California:
1. 254 (1 champs win, 1 division win, 1 division finalist, 8 regional wins, 1 regional finalist)
2. 1678 (1 champs win, 1 champs finalist, 3 division wins, 7 regional wins, 1 regional finalist)
3. 330 (1 division win, 1 division finalist, 4 regional wins, 1 regional finalist)
4. 973 (1 division win, 2 regional wins, 3 regional finalists)
5. 3476 (2 division wins, 1 regional win, 4 regional finalists)

Norcal only:
1. 254 (1 champs win, 1 division win, 1 division finalist, 8 regional wins, 1 regional finalist)
2. 1678 (1 champs win, 1 champs finalist, 3 division wins, 7 regional wins, 1 regional finalist)
4. 973* (1 division win, 2 regional wins, 3 regional finalists)
4. 971 (1 division finalist, 4 regional wins, 1 regional finalist)
5. 1671/1323/701 (1 champs win, 1 division win, 2 regional finalists; 1 division finalist, 1 regional win, 2 regional finalists; 2 regional wins, 3 regional finalists)

*Still not sure if 973 is considered a norcal or socal team

Didn't 254 win in 2011 and 2014?

[Anteprefix]

Didn't 254 win in 2011 and 2014?

I think the premise of the thread was to only consider the past 4 years, which would exclude 2011.

[Liam Fay]

California's a bit stacked, but I'm semi-confident in saying in no particular order,

254
1678
1538
399
330
973

[pavong]

i put 3996 3rd because of their 2016 robot, and mostly because they were the first Qc team to make it to Einstein, let alone semi finals

i believe 296 made it to Einstein in 2006... and won!;)

[jajabinx124]

i believe 296 made it to Einstein in 2006... and won!;)

While that stat is impressive, these rankings are top 5 teams for your state over the past 4 years as the OP intended.

[koreamaniac101]

HA. Jokes on all of you. Delaware only HAS 5 teams. :yikes:

FRC Teams in Delaware

1.) 365 MOE (Miracle Workerz)
2.) 4954 Palindrome Robotics
3.) 1370 Thermogenesis
4.) 5938 Razor Steel Robotics
5.) 5080 Robot Alchemy Manipulators (Inactive for 2016)

[mipo0707]

i believe 296 made it to Einstein in 2006... and won!;)

When you realize 1114 wasn't the first Canadian team to win worlds!!!!! :ahh:

[David8696]

I think I'd replace 399 with 3476 and 973 with 971. Tough call though.

[SpaceBiz]

For the teams that are now in the newly-formed Chesapeake District, I'd probably give the following rankings:

1. 2363 Triple Helix (Virginia): 2 regional wins in 2015; 1 regional win and 1 semifinalist in 2014 (also World Champs, but they aren't on record as playing any matches in the eliminations); 1 finalist in 2013

2. 1629 Garrett Coalition (Maryland): 1 win and 1 quarterfinalist in 2015; 1 win and 1 quarterfinalist in 2014 (though they probably would've done better if we hadn't picked them); 1 finalist in 2013

3. 836 The RoboBees (Maryland): 1 regional finalist, and quarterfinalist at Archimedes in 2015; 1 regional win, 1 regional finalist, and quarterfinalist at Galileo in 2014; 1 finalist in 2013

4. 384 Sparky (Virginia): 1 regional win and Galileo finalists in 2015; 1 regional win in 2014. That's all more impressive considering they've only gone to one regional.
If we are doing teams overall for CHS, you should put 1885 on there somwhere. They have a consistently good robot, and most significantly, they are perennial chairman's winners. They are definitely one of the powerhouse teams in CHS.

[Cory]

Whoever wins CVR will really earn it.

Well, unless they sandbag their way to first pick, that is.

[AdamHeard]

Well, unless they sandbag their way to first pick, that is.

Whoa, whoa. Keep our strategy secret.

[hrench]

That's quite hard for my state, for everyone except three teams at our regional came from Missouri, not Kansas. Arguably, Shawnee Mission West (1777) really shouldn't have been on the winning alliance, but I'm glad they did, and I still love all the teams in our school district. I was going through our regional, and every single really good, powerhouse team, came from Missouri.

1710
2410
1810
935
1777


Bkeeneykid, that's a great list, but I think 1108 deserves to be in that company. We won Crossroads in 2014 and were invited to IRI, finalist at Cowtown (one point from winning!). Then in 2015 I recall we were semi-finalist at Cowtown.

[hutchMN]

I asked some of my friends this question a little over a week ago, and got some really interesting answers. I’ll start with MN.

1. 2052: 2052 has been a local powerhouse for the last four years, and always finds a way to win. Just look at what they have done over the last 4 years, and I’m sure you will see why they are number 1 on my list.
2. 2175: 2175 has built a top 3 robot in MN for 3 out of the last 4 years, and even with a down year in 2015, still finished as a top 10 robot in MN.
3. 1816: They’re what every local powerhouse team should be; they build very solid robots, but what makes 1816 stand out is there dedication for inspiring kids.
4. 2512: Another team that always seems to build high quality robots year and year out. I can’t wait to see what you guys built this year.
5. 4536: Being such a young team makes them even more impressive. They seem to understand the little things it takes to win better than any other team in MN. I have been very impressed with this team over the last couple of years.

I'm adding 2502 to the list after today:)

[NicusTM]

Unless I'm mistaken, there is only 1 active FRC team in Montana...

So my ranking goes:
1. 3216 :cool:

[RonAyyyyyyyy]

Bkeeneykid, that's a great list, but I think 1108 deserves to be in that company. We won Crossroads in 2014 and were invited to IRI, finalist at Cowtown (one point from winning!). Then in 2015 I recall we were semi-finalist at Cowtown.

Not to mention your EIGHT chairman's awards

[Jaci]

Top 3 Teams in Western Australia (in no particular order): 4788, 5333 and 5663.

Mostly because we're the only 3 teams in Western Australia, but that part's not important :P

[Citrus Dad]

I know I'm late, but I figured I'd add my own list of California teams to the existing ones. Counting only current teams and going by robot record (regional and champs):

California:
1. 254 (1 champs win, 1 division win, 1 division finalist, 8 regional wins, 1 regional finalist)
2. 1678 (1 champs win, 1 champs finalist, 3 division wins, 7 regional wins, 1 regional finalist)
3. 330 (1 division win, 1 division finalist, 4 regional wins, 1 regional finalist)
4. 973 (1 division win, 2 regional wins, 3 regional finalists)
5. 3476 (2 division wins, 1 regional win, 4 regional finalists)

Norcal only:
1. 254 (1 champs win, 1 division win, 1 division finalist, 8 regional wins, 1 regional finalist)
2. 1678 (1 champs win, 1 champs finalist, 3 division wins, 7 regional wins, 1 regional finalist)
4. 973* (1 division win, 2 regional wins, 3 regional finalists)
4. 971 (1 division finalist, 4 regional wins, 1 regional finalist)
5. 1671/1323/701 (1 champs win, 1 division win, 2 regional finalists; 1 division finalist, 1 regional win, 2 regional finalists; 2 regional wins, 3 regional finalists)

*Still not sure if 973 is considered a norcal or socal team

Note: Data includes 2012 to 2015 seasons only.

I would have to put 971 above 973. 971 always faces either 254 or 1678, yet has 4 regional wins while 973 has only two such wins. 971 was our alternative #1 pick in 2014 and made the division final from the #6 alliance captain slot when the higher alliances made a huge drafting error.

[JackFisher]

I would have to put 971 above 973. 971 always faces either 254 or 1678, yet has 4 regional wins while 973 has only two such wins. 971 was our alternative #1 pick in 2014 and made the division final from the #6 alliance captain slot when the higher alliances made a huge drafting error.

973 has 3 regional wins last 4 years.

LA 2013, CVR 2014, LA 2015

[EricH]

973 has 3 regional wins last 4 years.

LA 2013, CVR 2014, LA 2015
Make that 4 in 4. You forgot Saturday. (For which I believe I'm obligated to call in 10 lashes with any of last year's noodles on you--it's been less than 2 days.)

Ventura 2016 gets added to 973's list.

[BJT]

North Dakota I hope i don't forget anyone:)

1: 876 Homer pick:) I think it stands up.
2: 4818 Doing some very good things, overall great team.
3: 877 Down for a couple years but significant improvement this year.

[JackFisher]

Make that 4 in 4. You forgot Saturday. (For which I believe I'm obligated to call in 10 lashes with any of last year's noodles on you--it's been less than 2 days.)

Ventura 2016 gets added to 973's list.

I didn't think we were including this year, but thanks.

[the_godfaubel]

My Illinois Top 5 (if you now included 2016)
1. 2481 (4 regional wins, 1 regional finalist, and a 2014 Einstein appearance)
2. 2338 (1 regional win, 2 regional finalists, and a 2015 Einstein appearance)
3(tie). 2451 (3 regional wins, 1 regional finalist, and Curie finalist)
3(tie). 1756 (1 regional win, 4 regional finalist, and Newton finalist)
5. 1625 (2 regional wins, 1 regional finalist, and a 2014 Einstein appearance)
*Bonus*
6. 4143 (1 regional win, 2 regional finalist, and a rookie Archimedes finalist)

[JohnFogarty]

My picks for the SC top 5 are:

1. 4451
2. 3490
3. 343
4. 1319
5. T 4073 - 283*

*283 haven't been around for longer than two years, but they are consistently performing well.
*4073 only does one regional event however they have a Palmetto win from last season and were an alliance captain this season.

I wouldn't put 4901 in the top 5 even considering our 2014 ORL win because we haven't performed well outside of that one event.

[pmallikarjun]

My stab at Colorado will include only three, because they are consistently the best. There are other teams that are up and coming (the High Fives come to mind), and others with a history of consistency and tradition (159 and 662 particularly), but these three top my list.

2996, Cougars Gone Wired
1619, Up-A-Creek
4499, the Highlanders

I was going to respond to this for Colorado, but 100% agree with what you said way back in February, save for one thing... I think 1339 should be on that list as well, after watching the regional this weekend.

159 has a very interesting cycle of progressively getting better, doing really well, doing not so well, and then repeating that. I think the biggest thing we could do better is transfer knowledge from outgoing seniors to the younger team members before the end of the season. I know that's something my senior class was guilty of not doing, and it definitely hurt the team the following year.

[TheBoulderite]

I was going to respond to this for Colorado, but 100% agree with what you said way back in February, save for one thing... I think 1339 should be on that list as well, after watching the regional this weekend.

Agreed. 1339 has done a good job of building effective robots over the last few years, and they deserve a spot on that list.

[Michael 4499]

1339 was one of the best teams that we have had the pleasure of working with at Colorado. They have always delivered a fantastic robot and that has become evident this year. They definitely deserve to be on the top 5 for Colorado.

[Rachel Lim]

I would have to put 971 above 973. 971 always faces either 254 or 1678, yet has 4 regional wins while 973 has only two such wins. 971 was our alternative #1 pick in 2014 and made the division final from the #6 alliance captain slot when the higher alliances made a huge drafting error.

973 has 3 regional wins last 4 years.

LA 2013, CVR 2014, LA 2015

Make that 4 in 4. You forgot Saturday. (For which I believe I'm obligated to call in 10 lashes with any of last year's noodles on you--it's been less than 2 days.)

Ventura 2016 gets added to 973's list.

I didn't think we were including this year, but thanks.

I was counting 2012 to 2015 seasons, during which 971 had 4 regional wins / 1 finalist and 973 had 3 regional wins / 3 finalists. I'm not sure how I came up with 2 wins for 973. Counting is hard...

About 973 over 971 or vice versa: I sorted mainly based on stats because otherwise I'd be even more skewed towards teams I've seen more, and teams that did better in 2014/2015. Both are really, really good and the list could definitely go either way. CA has a lot of great teams, which always makes these lists fun but difficult.

[hutchMN]

I asked some of my friends this question a little over a week ago, and got some really interesting answers. I’ll start with MN.

1. 2052: 2052 has been a local powerhouse for the last four years, and always finds a way to win. Just look at what they have done over the last 4 years, and I’m sure you will see why they are number 1 on my list.
2. 2175: 2175 has built a top 3 robot in MN for 3 out of the last 4 years, and even with a down year in 2015, still finished as a top 10 robot in MN.
3. 1816: They’re what every local powerhouse team should be; they build very solid robots, but what makes 1816 stand out is there dedication for inspiring kids.
4. 2512: Another team that always seems to build high quality robots year and year out. I can’t wait to see what you guys built this year.
5. 4536: Being such a young team makes them even more impressive. They seem to understand the little things it takes to win better than any other team in MN. I have been very impressed with this team over the last couple of years.

My new list after the 2016 season:
1: 2052
2: 3130
3: 2502
4: 2175
5: 2512
(5172's rookie year was in 2014 so i'm not including them)

[thomasweese]

Team 254 - This is an obvious choice because their level success on the field and their scale of support off the field is very hard to come by. Needless to say, we would not be close to as successful at champs if it weren't for the Cheesy Poofs.

Team 971 - Another amazingly successful team with an astonishing record of helping other teams. We needed special custom parts, and being a first year team, we simply did not have the tools to make it ourselves, nor did we have the money to have it done professionally. Spartan Robotics came to the rescue by not only helping us make the parts in their workshop, but also teaching us how to work these extremely helpful tools and giving us insight as to what to purchase for our shop in future years.

Team 1678 - The Citrus Circuits also constructed a beautiful and well-made robot. You don't make it to Einstein on accident. Apart from that, they played a vital role in our first year as a team. Mentors talked to us about how to expand our shop on a budget, and even came down from Davis (close to a two hour drive one way!) to discuss logistics and ways to raise money for the trip to Champs. We are more than grateful for their support this season and we look forward to working with them in the future.

Team 1868 - Another wonderful team that is great at what they do. The Space Cookies have most definitely made a name for themselves in the FRC community and have been a huge help to our team. As soon our the team began, they gave us the chance to come to their space (no pun intended) and give us a little overview on how FRC works. They also have been one of the kindest and most generous teams to us and many other teams they have worked with. It's a pleasure to have such a strong partnership between our two teams.

There are many more teams that deserve to be on this list, but those are my top four choices.

[frcguy]

Team 254 - This is an obvious choice because their level success on the field and their scale of support off the field is very hard to come by. Needless to say, we would not be close to as successful at champs if it weren't for the Cheesy Poofs.



Team 971 - Another amazingly successful team with an astonishing record of helping other teams. We needed special custom parts, and being a first year team, we simply did not have the tools to make it ourselves, nor did we have the money to have it done professionally. Spartan Robotics came to the rescue by not only helping us make the parts in their workshop, but also teaching us how to work these extremely helpful tools and giving us insight as to what to purchase for our shop in future years.



Team 1678 - The Citrus Circuits also constructed a beautiful and well-made robot. You don't make it to Einstein on accident. Apart from that, they played a vital role in our first year as a team. Mentors talked to us about how to expand our shop on a budget, and even came down from Davis (close to a two hour drive one way!) to discuss logistics and ways to raise money for the trip to Champs. We are more than grateful for their support this season and we look forward to working with them in the future.



There are many more teams that deserve to be on this list, but those are my top three choices.

+1.

Also, if we are talking about teams with with great track records both on the field and off, I have to add Team 1868 - The Space Cookies. They have won 3 Regional Chairman's awards in the past 4 years, and are one of the most helpful and gracious teams I have met. Very willing to help us out with whatever we needed this season, including putting on a workshop for us and lending supplies. This team has a Championship Chairman's Award in their future!

[RonAyyyyyyyy]

My Illinois Top 5 (if you now included 2016)
1. 2481 (4 regional wins, 1 regional finalist, and a 2014 Einstein appearance)


I think 2481 is keeping their top spot after this season :yikes:

[Ginger Bread]

(more based on my 2 years) Georgia:
1)1261
2)4188
3)1648
4)2974
5)1746

[fargus111111111]

Since South Carolina has played its only official event of 2016 featuring all but three teams (281, 1293, and 1319 are playing elsewhere), I'm defining four years as 2013-2016.

1) 4451, undisputed. Palmetto, Orlando, and Newton RAS in 2013, went back-to-back winning Palmetto in 2015 and 2016 (only three teams have), Palmetto EI in 2016, Palmetto WFFA in 2014, SCRIW in 2015, Orlando finalist in 2013 and 2015, and that's just the tip of the iceberg about those guys.
2) 343. They had a dry spell after a heap of silver from 2010-2012, but in 2014 they started being contenders again, winning SCRIW and parlaying that into winning the final Peachtree Regional and getting silver again in their subdivision at Championship. They just got silver again at Palmetto yesterday, and they should be a threat in Huntsville.
3) 1319. Won Georgia Southern Classic last year, six UL Industrial Safety awards in three years (they haven't played yet this year), and several other judged awards.

I'd say there are three teams that have a legitimate claim to the last two spots, but which two depends on the lens through which you view them:
* 3490. Two-time SCRIW champions (2013 and 2014), Palmetto 2014 finalists, regularly in the conversation.
* 4073. Palmetto 2015 winner, 2016 quarterfinalist, two technical awards.
* 4901. Orlando 2014 winner (probably a higher-quality win than 4073's, given the game and the bracket), Palmetto 2016 Dean's List Finalist.

I agree with all these and I would add 1876 Beachbotics, they, like 343 had a bit of a rough year in 2013, but they have been in the playoffs and done reasonably well since, no wins, but often on our radar.

3490, with some help from a few unknown teams (16 and 118), also won the 2016 rocket city regional and 343 was a quarter-finalist there.

[SamcFuchs]

In SamcFuchs defense, that list seems to be based on 2015 alone. We were far from top 5 last year.

You're exactly right. Now, post-2016, I would definitely put you guys in top 5.

[peronis]

My top 5 for NY
1. 20
2. 340
3. 329
4. 1796
5. 263 or 3171
Shoutout to 3419 & 3950 for killing it last year and being future NY power houses!

Thanks... We are trying hard.

[runneals]

Iowa...
1. 525
2. 967
3. 3928
4. 4646
5. 5576

[hrench]

Kansas only has 22 teams and some of them don't even go back four years, but I was thinking math would be the best way to rank them.

I just manually entered info from TBA to get ranking by Average Qual score and Ranking by OPR for the last six years. I've totaled it at four for the purpose of this thread.

Average qual score, the teams are:

1. 1810 Mill Valley Jaguar Robotics
2. 935 Newton Railer Robotics
3. 2410 Blue Valley Metal Mustangs
4. 1108 Paola Panther Robotics
5. 1982 Shawnee Mission NW Cougars.

OPR ranking:
1. 935 Newton Railer Robotics
2. 1108 Paola Panther Robotics
3. 2410 Blue Valley Metal Mustangs
4. 1802 Piper Team Stealth
5. 1810 Mill Valley Jaguar Robotics


Here's a link to my spread sheet. the data is on one sheet, the totals and my weighting is on the second.

Weighting was simply 5 points to the best team that year, 4 to the second, 3 to the next, 2 to fourth place and 1 to fifth place.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QkYoDP54ra6oJLnsHx0cXZ8asTMvssb6Q9C1glyogac/edit#gid=1095802259

Feel free to check me or extend my sheets if you like.

[Kartoffee]

Wow, this is a hard question to answer, so many good teams in Michigan, and they sustain their success too. But here is an effort at it:

1) 33
2) 469
3) 67
4) 2337
5) 1023

This list does not do these teams justice, as they are also REALLY good: 314, 27, 548, 573, 68, 862, 51, 2834, 494, 70, 503, 2054, 2959, 3098, 1918, 3539, 1718.

I would have to disagree with a few of those. While 2337 is a solid team, I think that 27 has a more consistent record. Also, while it pains me to take 469 off the list, I think that their team is at the end of its glory days. I would replace it with 503, who has won Chairman's at MSC for the past 7 years. I've been rooting for them to be a Hall of Fame team (and shocked that they aren't yet).

And thanks for the shoutout BTW.

[MARS_James]

I would have to disagree with a few of those. While 2337 is a solid team, I think that 27 has a more consistent record.
I completely agree with this especially with 27 being in the Hall of Fame during the 4 year record, but unfortunately it causes me to disagree with your other point


Also, while it pains me to take 469 off the list, I think that their team is at the end of its glory days. I would replace it with 503, who has won Chairman's at MSC for the past 7 years. I've been rooting for them to be a Hall of Fame team (and shocked that they aren't yet).


This one I disagree with because 469 had 1 bad year (2016) and it shouldn't counteract them being world champions in 2014. If you are looking at just the last year, 503 is clearly better but I feel being the only world champion from Michigan during the 4 year time frame 469 deserves their spot.

[brokoski]

(more based on my 2 years) Georgia:
1)1261
2)4188
3)1648
4)2974
5)1746

Idk, I kinda disagree. For me, and other members on my team, I think the list looks a lot more like this-

1) 2974
2) 1261
3) 2415
4) 4188
5) 1648
with honorable mentions to 1746 and 4468 :)

[Theseusgoats]

Not sure if the people for Indiana are actually ranking them or just randomly putting the teams in order, but in terms of consistency...

1) 1024: Its honestly shocking that a team can be so good this consistently in such a competitive state as Indiana. Hats off.
2) 1501: Similar to 1024, except they usually seem to play second fiddle to them. Really good stuff.
3) 234: Bit of a downer last year for their standards, but can't deny their ability. Easily one of the best, just last year.
4) 868: Not as consistent as the others, but they always build amazing machines, who, by the end, are able to demolish the competition.
5) 135: Consistently in the top 8 in almost every competition.