2014 MN State Championship

[Ginger Power]

The MSHSL Robotics Championship is on its way so let's start talking about it! It looks to be a highly competitive event with a ton of great teams in the field.

2175
3018
2052
3313*
5172
4778
2502
4536
4539
3038
2512
4656
2181
3926
3277
5290
3102
3202
2498
4009
3293
4607
2227
3007
4624
3883
2530
4845
1816*
2169*

*Chairman's Winner

In my opinion the top teams in this field are: 2175, 2052, 2512, and 3883 in no particular order. All of them are elite level scorers and should be big factors in the elimination rounds.

There seems to be a lot of balance in the field with about the same number of robots specializing in the three primary positions (Inbounder, midfield, and Scorer).

There are a ton of young teams represented this year with 8 of the 30 teams being first or second year teams. Don't let their age fool you though. There are some elite robots in this group that will undoubtedly have an impact on the elimination rounds.

5 of the 6 finalists of the 2013 MN State Championship have qualified again this year including all three Champions (2052, 2175, 4607). These teams hope to repeat their success again this year.

The 2014 MN State Championship will definitely be a fun event and great opportunity to spread the message of FIRST in Minnesota!