[ShaneP]

We apologize for not responding sooner to the FIRST community -- It’s been a few crazy days of exhaustion, travel, and recovery. On behalf of 330, we would like to thank everyone for the tremendous support and congratulations. We have been overwhelmed by all your responses and have a few important shoutouts:

First, a huge thank you to our alliance partners 2481, 120, and 1086. It was a great pleasure and honor to play with you all. We had some incredible matches together and collectively were able to pull through the seemingly never-ending 3-match rounds. Even when we fell over and were down for a good bit of the match, you guys pulled our alliance through to a victory. Couldn’t have done this without you and you are equally deserving of congratulations.

Next, a huge shout-out to the Championship Finalists 2056, 1690, 1405, and 3015. You guys are amazing and so deserving of congratulations on your performance. 2056: Over the last two seasons - playing on Einstein with you last year and then facing you in the Finals this year - we’ve greatly enjoyed getting to know your team better. It’s a blessing that through FIRST competitions, friendships can be maintained whether you are aligned with or against a team. You have inspired us in many ways and we wish this could have been your year to win champs. It’s a shame we’ll likely be split by 2-champs, but thankfully there’s still IRI! It was truly an honor to share Einstein with you - you guys rock!

And to our friends from Las Vegas, a massive congratulations to 987 on winning the Championship Chairman's Award and joining the Hall of Fame. Your team is an excellent example of what FIRST is all about. An outstanding job well done!!