Waterford District Competition

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Waterford appears to be THE competition to watch this weekend in Michigan. With numerous teams already having wins under their belt this season, it'll be interesting to see who manages to come out on top of this stacked district.

Teams to watch out for:

• 67 - HOT is known around the state as one of the best teams in Michigan, producing amazing machines every year. And this year is no different. 67 is coming in hot already having 1 blue banner this season. Their ability to shoot fast and from both sides secured them the #1 and win at Howell, and they'll be looking to earn their second win of the season this weekend.
• 68 - T3 is running a 4 weekend in a row season, earning their win last weekend at Midland, coming up from the #7 alliance after having their alliance captain replaced. Primarily playing defense the past weekend during the elims, expect them to come in trucking with a new and improved shooter.
• 302 - The Dragons have already completed their two main districts this year, being knocked out in the QF's both time, but that doesn't mean that aren't coming to Waterford with firey passion. Improving their robot after every competition thus far, expect them to field a strong robot capable of holding it's own against the likes of 67.
• 469 - Another Michigan powerhouse team, Las Guerrillas is coming in with a blue banner already under their belt from Howell. With fast shooting and great catching skills, they're a top contender for the #1 spot with their two ball auton.
• 573 - The Mech Warriors got knocked out in the Semi's at Southfield after seeding 4th, but that doesn't mean they don't have a strong bot. Expect them to flex their mechanical abilities this weekend with their strong shooting and truss shots.
• 1718 - Anyone from the west side of the state knows the name The Fighting Pi. Coming off a disappointing QF's elimination at Centerline, they're ready to fight their way to the top the earn the coveted winners banner, looking to add it to the Chairman's one they already have haning in their shop.
• 2137 - Being 1st seed when 33 as your competition is no easy task, but TORC managed to pull it off last weekend at Midland. Being knocked out in the Semi's, look for them to seed high again and be a strong contender with their fast and accurate shooting.
• 3098 - The Captains had a tough first event at Southfield, getting knocked out in the Semi's. Don't take them lightly though, as their catching abilities are top tier. With their fast shooting and ball handling abilities, look for them to be the perfect complement to any alliance.
• 3535 - Galaktech Invaders came close to earning their blue banner at Kettering, but got knocked out in the finals. Even with all the top teams at Waterford, expect them to invade their way up to the top with their accurate shooting and fast ball pick-up.
• 3539 - The 2013 MSC Champs, Byting Bulldogs, haven't had a competition yet this year, but they've yet to field a top tier robot since their rookie year in 2011, where they seeded 2nd on Archimedes. Look for them to bite and claw they're way to the top.

With 16 rookies attending, it'll be interesting to see if they can hang with the large number of powerhouse teams attending.