[ASmith1675]

We had a lot of fun at Midwest (as we always do)

Congrats to 2451, 1625, and 5125. Your alliance was incredible to watch all elims. We thought 5125 was an absolute steal getting all the way back to you at number 1, definitely among the best defenders at the regional. We later learned that the team was basically only 4-5 members, and all of the students were 7th graders. (This is all second hand, so feel free to correct me if this is incorrect). Still very impressive performance by the rookie which was probably heavily overlooked. Also wanted to give a shout out to our pit neighbors and friends from 1625 who had hosted 5 of the top 8 teams in the regional at their shop for practice in the weeks leading up to the regional.

Also wanted to give a big Congratulations to our friends from 1732 for their Chairman's award win. We had a blast having our pit next to you all weekend, and the award is well deserved. Your incredible season is a fitting tribute to Andrew's memory.

Thanks to our partners in the Flaming Bear Squad alliance, 2358 and 3352. We had a blast playing with both of you, wouldn't have changed a thing despite the results. Hope to run in to you both again in the future.

Now I'm going to go to take about a week long nap.