My former team, Team 2410, is looking forward to attending the inaugural Iowa Regional. The competition is looking steep, both from teams that we have already competed with (Shoutouts to 1723, 1730, `764, 1775, 1810, 1825, and 2164!) as well as old friends we haven't seen in a few years. (This time shoutouts to 525, 967, 1208, 3284, and 3928. We miss you guys; come back to Greater KC. Leave St. Louis behind
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As for the rest of the field, we're excited to meet so many new faces and foster new friendships! Be on the look out for our trademark Silver Hats, and know that if you see someone wearing one, don't hesitate to ask for help with anything.
Now, a few congratulatory remarks are in order:
Camdenton 4H LASER, 3284:
THREE Regional Chairman's Awards! THREE. Expect a visit from our kids, because we're still on the hunt for our first RCA, and your team clearly has this down to a science and nails them with a laser precision. (Couldn't resist.
) Also, congratulations to your Brenden Barbour on his Dean's List Finalist Award, and good luck to him in St. Louis.
Tigerbytes, 1775
Your team has come to be known as a force to be reckoned with. Nearly 10 years in the making, you earned another regional win at Greater KC, something I know your team has been itching to feel again since your rookie year. Your robot makes short work of the defenses, and can threaten a tower singlehandedly. Greater KC was only a week 2 regional, and I shudder to think what you are now capable of with 16 matches under your belt and 2 more weeks to practice.
Crimson Robotics, 2526
Your very first Regional Chairman's Award from Lake Superior! I don't know too much about your team, but from looking at your extensive sponsor list on TBA, it sounds like you guys have built up an empire in Maple Grove.
F.R.E.D, 2883
Winners of the Northern Lights Regional. Between your slow and deliberate crossings in autonomous, to your incredible intake, amazing accuracy into the high goal, and utilization of the protection the Outerworks provide, it looks like your team will be one of the front runners at the regional. #teamcatapult
Rambunction, 4330
Regional Winners at St. Louis, and your first one ever. It's a feeling that doesn't go away, and now I'm sure you're gunning for a second blue banner.
Gators, 5172
You've faced off against F.R.E.D. before at Northern Lights, and I bet this time you're out for blood. I wish you the best of luck in getting the regional win this time around. It's looking to be a tough field, but you've proven your team on the field, and that will prove invaluable here.
It's only the end of week 2, and there are already 6 wild cards in the field! That's insane.
Good luck, and the Metal Mustangs can't wait to attend!
(Personal note, any update on whether the regional will be streamed? I'll be at college and won't be able to attend personally, but I'd still like to keep up with the team!)