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Re: High Scoring Regional?
In 2005 the highest regional match score took place at GTR, when Teams 1114, 1305 and 1511 scored 128 in a quarter-final match. This score was later topped by 67, 330 and 503 at the Championship.
In 2006 the highest regional match score took place at GTR, when Teams 1503, 703 and 178 scored 158 points in a qualifying match. This score was later topped by 79, 469 and 222 at the Championship.
In 2007 the highest regional match score took place at GTR, when Teams 1114, 188 and 1680 scored 338 points in a qualifying match.
So, history tells us that GTR is a very strong possibility to have the highest score of the regional season. Part of the reason for this is the strong field of teams along with the fact that it's a week 5 regional. Since 2004 (I haven't compiled data prior to this) average match scores have always trended upwards towards the end of the season. As teams play the game more, they get better at scoring. This is pretty intuitive.
So, despite having very strong fields, I'm going to rule out Midwest (e.g. 33, 71, 111, 503) and Finger Lakes (e.g. 65, 67, 68, 1126, 1503).
Looking at the later regionals, I see three potential favourites.
GLR - For the past few years, GLR has been a week 2 event, and as such hasn't put up some of the high scores that would be expected of a regional with such typically strong teams. With the event being moved to week 5 this year, I expect that to change.
GTR - As discussed above.
Hawaii - I'm shocked that no one has mentioned this regional. Four of the most dominant teams in FIRST, 25, 233, 254 and 968 are attending this regional. This regional is my prediction for the highest score.
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