[jkoletar]

I'll like to extend a big thanks from 3042 to our alliance partners 2175 and 3130. Thanks for the opportunity join your alliance at the North Star Regional. We especially appreciate your confidence in us as we worked to repair the broken driven train chain as as the timeout ticked down to the start of the finals. When the ref asks if you are going to be able to take the field, that is not a good thing. Your trust in us means a great deal. You were a pleasure to work with and an all around class act.

As a parent of a Trinity alum (4215) it was bittersweet to have to compete against your fine alliance (5826, 2239, 4215) in the quarters. Best of luck to those Trinity seniors.

Hats off to 3928, 2225, 3026, and 4778 for a bruising semifinal. While we somehow squeaked through with a 1 point win, you fought hard and fair, leaving us with many battle scars (such as a non working intake/shooter).

What a thrilling final. Teams 2926. 2194, and 2574 you made an outstanding alliance and it was a pleasure competing against you.

Also it was wonderful to see CIS (4607) win Chairman's. I'm especially pleased to see how many females you are pulling into robotics. Way to go!