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Team 1086 would like to thank 1676 and 1418 for making a great regional winning alliance.

1676 The Pascack Pi-oneers thank you for making us your #1 pick: recognizing that the rankings don't show the true colors of a team. You guys are truly a great team and worthy advisary in the run for the Chairmans.

To the Pascack Pi-oneers coaches and mentors - you truly are role models for your students and other teams - I learned a lot from you during the time we spent together.

To the Pascack Pi-oneers Drive team - you guys were incredilble and true alliance leaders - from one drive team coach to another it was a great experience to work with you.

To Don Rotolo - Thank you for the kind and inspiring words. It is easy to see why your team has been a Rookie All Star, Chairmans and Regional winner.

To team 612 you guys rock - and your mentors are inspiring - I realize what a great mentor Philip Sica is - last years Woodie Flowers Winner is - I'm honored to stand with him and the other Woodie Flowers Winners.

To team 122 you guys told us last year that you were going to push even harder in your outreach and spreading the word of FIRST - your team has been an inspiration to 1086 for a long time - you are a true role model team. We will be in good company at the North Carolina regional.

To team 975 you guys don't know how lucky you are to have Lloyd O'hara and Bob Benway - we would have gladly accepted your offer to alli with you -great robot, great team and great mentors.

To all the volunteers, officials and other teams - thank you for making this a regional to never forget.