[Hadi379]

On behalf of team 379, The Robocats, we would like to thank 1592 and 3193 for joining our alliance! Without the team effort and strategy between your two teams, this regional win would never have happened. Personally, I'm not sure how 3193 was left to pick. They were ranked 54th out of 56, but were capable of grabbing the cans on the step and we NEEDED more cans, it was a no brainer, and they did exactly what they set out to do. Also, congratulations to team 1592 on their Industrial Design award, it was well deserved, that robot is awesome to watch!

Congrats out to the finalists, 5413, 48, & 291. It was very difficult playing against teams we know so well. I'm so happy everything worked out well in the end. 5413 had punched their ticket to worlds at the Pittsburgh regional and 48 earned a wildcard due to 379's winning of the Engineering Inspiration award.

And then to top it off, 5418, wins the Rookie All-Star award! This is a team that we worked with as part of our NEOFRA partnership. We are so happy for them and their accomplishments. That also means that 4 of our 7 NEOFRA teams have qualified for the championships so far!

With all that being said, Thank You to the entire Buckeye Regional staff and volunteers that made this regional so great. I really enjoyed the combination of MC's and the show they put on.

SEE YOU ALL AT WORLDS!!!