[MooreteP]

T'was a great event. Even better than last year.

For a small amount of teams, only 15, the Spirit was exceptional.
A great introduction for many new students to a FIRST competition.

5254, not the Raiders anymore, but now H.Y.P.E, was a lock early on. 716 winning a competition after coming so close at the NEDCMP was sweet.

A couple of teams from Long Island made the trip while the Warriors of East Harlem, 1880, made a particularly good showing, mystified at what to do when you get to pick an alliance partner. I hope they all had a safe ride home.

New England made a good showing with 1124 and 839 pairing up with the host team, 3044. They made it to the finals with very well coordinated gameplay.

145's TRex mascot was excellent. Many teams were in the hunt for the Spirit Award.

I look forward to when New York moves to a district system. I miss seeing these teams in New England. An inter-district reunion in the Tech Valley or Hartford would be wonderful.