Highest ranked team not picked?

[Chief Hedgehog]

Originally Posted by ANiyaz

868 was ranked 42nd in Carson after Quals with an OPR of 64.40 (2nd in the divison to 1024). 868 was the first pick of the 6th alliance.

I believe that my team (4607) may be the lowest pick among the 256 elim teams. After quals on Carver, we were ranked 56 over all. This was due to our strategic choice to forgo any boulder points whatsoever and concentrate on what we know best - defense.

This was not an easy choice, but after our success with defense against 359 at Lake Superior in week 1, we decided to go this route throughout a Week 6 regional at North Star. We knew that we were taking a big leap and knowing that the 3v0 and 2v1 scenarios laid out by Ginger Power, this would be our best bet to set our team apart.

It worked. We are grateful that 503 and 359 picked us up as the 9th pick on Carver - we just wish we could do more. Our robot has the ability to play all ends of the game (breacher, shooter, defense, and climb) - yet we love to play defense all the way back to our rookie year (2013).

This years' CMP experience will definitely mold the team for years to come. And we are now better aware about how to play the game as one of the best defenders for Stronghold. We cannot wait to see what the MSHSL Tournament beholds for us as we know that 3042 and 4539 will also be defensive robots. Being one of the three dedicated defensive robots that can also work on other parts of the game will set us apart. And our drive team may be a little bit crazy - but they do so with committing very few penalties!

See you all on May 21 at the MSHSL tournament!