[sdcantrell56]

Unfortunately that is the nature of FIRST. For instance the pairing algorithm probably cost us a second regional win. We were paired with the same nonfunctioning robots for the entire regional. Most matches we would score either 5 or 6 ringers by ourselves and still end up losing due to various penalties that our partners incurred. As for your situation, the referees have a difficult job to try to keep the matches fair, as well as not penalize every little thing, and sometimes they mess up but there is really nothing we can do about it.