[AlexD744]

I can honestly say that everyone on our team had a BLAST at IRI this year. Despite our numerous robot failures, we persevered to have 2 matches in which we were fully functional (that's just life sometimes). In one of those matches we got to beat our friends 233 from Florida (an incredible honor when they play off of Florida soil, not as impressive on it haha). In the other match, we were clearly the underdogs, we were playing against 118, 2056 and 1538. However, due to some good strategy and a bit of luck, we managed to pull out the win. That was the highlight of my driving career!! Defeating a division champion alliance captain and first pick in the same match was amazing!

On a different note, because the robot was not working as well as it had in the past, and because we had such a small group, we were able to just relax and have fun! On friday night we went bowling, and did this laser game, where you have to dodge lasers like CIA agents (hard to explain, but extremely fun). Plus, we were able to witness the absolute insanity that was the IRI elimination matches, and I can honestly say I have never seen more exciting FIRST matches.

We are honored to have been able to "get our feet wet" this year, and hope to come back next year with a fully functional robot.

And congratulations to 2826, 1114, 4334, and 245! That was a wonderful alliance!!