Top 5 teams for your state over the last 4 years

[pavong]

Originally Posted by MaGiC_PiKaChU

i put 3996 3rd because of their 2016 robot, and mostly because they were the first Qc team to make it to Einstein, let alone semi finals

i believe 296 made it to Einstein in 2006... and won!

[fargus111111111]

Originally Posted by Billfred

Since South Carolina has played its only official event of 2016 featuring all but three teams (281, 1293, and 1319 are playing elsewhere), I'm defining four years as 2013-2016.

1) 4451, undisputed. Palmetto, Orlando, and Newton RAS in 2013, went back-to-back winning Palmetto in 2015 and 2016 (only three teams have), Palmetto EI in 2016, Palmetto WFFA in 2014, SCRIW in 2015, Orlando finalist in 2013 and 2015, and that's just the tip of the iceberg about those guys.
2) 343. They had a dry spell after a heap of silver from 2010-2012, but in 2014 they started being contenders again, winning SCRIW and parlaying that into winning the final Peachtree Regional and getting silver again in their subdivision at Championship. They just got silver again at Palmetto yesterday, and they should be a threat in Huntsville.
3) 1319. Won Georgia Southern Classic last year, six UL Industrial Safety awards in three years (they haven't played yet this year), and several other judged awards.

I'd say there are three teams that have a legitimate claim to the last two spots, but which two depends on the lens through which you view them:
* 3490. Two-time SCRIW champions (2013 and 2014), Palmetto 2014 finalists, regularly in the conversation.
* 4073. Palmetto 2015 winner, 2016 quarterfinalist, two technical awards.
* 4901. Orlando 2014 winner (probably a higher-quality win than 4073's, given the game and the bracket), Palmetto 2016 Dean's List Finalist.

I agree with all these and I would add 1876 Beachbotics, they, like 343 had a bit of a rough year in 2013, but they have been in the playoffs and done reasonably well since, no wins, but often on our radar.

3490, with some help from a few unknown teams (16 and 118), also won the 2016 rocket city regional and 343 was a quarter-finalist there.

[dradel]

Originally Posted by CTbiker105

Connecticut:



1. 2067, good ol' Apple Pi always comes up with consistent and effective designs. Gotta love that swerve from recent years. Won NECMP with them last year. Their mentor who yodels in the stands is pretty great too.



2. 230, the Gaelhawks continue to bring impressive machines to the competition year after year. Had fun winning Hartford with them last year.



3. 177, unfortunately the Bobcats had a bit of a rough 2015 season, but from what I've seen of their bot this year so far, I'm expecting a mighty comeback from the two-time world champs.



4. 175, Buzz were district finalists last year, killed it in 2014, and had a good 2013 season as well. Happy a team like them hails from CT.



5. Hard to pick just one more for this list so I'll just include 4055, 228, 2168, 2170, and 2836 to wrap it up. I'm probably missing too many others, but that's what I've got for now.

195 more than deserves to be on that list, don't forget others as well, 236, 558

[CTbiker105]

Originally Posted by dradel

195 more than deserves to be on that list, don't forget others as well, 236, 558

Ah yes, Techno-Ticks and RoboSquad. Both awesome teams. 4557 should be up there for your scouting system alone, that thing is gonna be insane this season. Looking forward to working with you in Waterbury.

[Bkeeneykid]

That's quite hard for my state, for everyone except three teams at our regional came from Missouri, not Kansas. Arguably, Shawnee Mission West (1777) really shouldn't have been on the winning alliance, but I'm glad they did, and I still love all the teams in our school district. I was going through our regional, and every single really good, powerhouse team, came from Missouri.

1. 1710
2. 2410
3. 1810
4. 935
5. 1777

[hrench]

Originally Posted by Bkeeneykid

That's quite hard for my state, for everyone except three teams at our regional came from Missouri, not Kansas. Arguably, Shawnee Mission West (1777) really shouldn't have been on the winning alliance, but I'm glad they did, and I still love all the teams in our school district. I was going through our regional, and every single really good, powerhouse team, came from Missouri.

1. 1710
2. 2410
3. 1810
4. 935
5. 1777

Bkeeneykid, that's a great list, but I think 1108 deserves to be in that company. We won Crossroads in 2014 and were invited to IRI, finalist at Cowtown (one point from winning!). Then in 2015 I recall we were semi-finalist at Cowtown.

[RonAyyyyyyyy]

Originally Posted by hrench

Bkeeneykid, that's a great list, but I think 1108 deserves to be in that company. We won Crossroads in 2014 and were invited to IRI, finalist at Cowtown (one point from winning!). Then in 2015 I recall we were semi-finalist at Cowtown.

Not to mention your EIGHT chairman's awards

[Jaci]

Top 3 Teams in Western Australia (in no particular order): 4788, 5333 and 5663.

Mostly because we're the only 3 teams in Western Australia, but that part's not important

[dradel]

Originally Posted by CTbiker105

Ah yes, Techno-Ticks and RoboSquad. Both awesome teams. 4557 should be up there for your scouting system alone, that thing is gonna be insane this season. Looking forward to working with you in Waterbury.

I have been told they are stress testing it tomorrow. 4557 is really looking forward to working with 195 !! See you this weekend!

[Caleb Sykes]

Originally Posted by hutchMN

I asked some of my friends this question a little over a week ago, and got some really interesting answers. I’ll start with MN.

1. 2052: 2052 has been a local powerhouse for the last four years, and always finds a way to win. Just look at what they have done over the last 4 years, and I’m sure you will see why they are number 1 on my list.
2. 2175: 2175 has built a top 3 robot in MN for 3 out of the last 4 years, and even with a down year in 2015, still finished as a top 10 robot in MN.
3. 1816: They’re what every local powerhouse team should be; they build very solid robots, but what makes 1816 stand out is there dedication for inspiring kids.
4. 2512: Another team that always seems to build high quality robots year and year out. I can’t wait to see what you guys built this year.
5. 4536: Being such a young team makes them even more impressive. They seem to understand the little things it takes to win better than any other team in MN. I have been very impressed with this team over the last couple of years.

Well, you just made my day. Are you confident you didn't mean 4539 though? In my mind, they have a better claim to the "best young team" title than us. Same for 5172.

For MN, my ranking would go something like this:
1. 2052* - 1 regional finalist, 4 regional wins, 3 division quarter-finals, state championships playoffs every year, 1 state championship finalist, 2 state championship wins
2. 2512 - 2 regional finalists, 2 regional wins, 1 division quarter-finals, 1 Einstein appearance, 1 IRI invite, 3 state championship playoffs, 1 Chairman's
3. 2175 - 2 regional wins, 2 state championship wins, 1 division quarter-finalist, 1 division finalist, 2 IRI invites, 1 IRI quarter-finalist
4. 1816 - 2 regional finalists, has attended every state championship, Championship WFFA winner, 2 EI, 3 Chairman's
5/6. 2502 - 1 regional finalist, 2 regional wins, 1 state championship playoffs, 1 state championship win, 1 division quarter-finalist, 1 IRI invite
5/6. 3130 - 1 regional finalist, 2 regional wins, 1 divisional semifinalist, 1 IRI invite, 1 state championship invite, 1 state championship win

2502 and 3130 both had extremely successful 2015 seasons. If either of them are even remotely as successful this season, they will move much higher on my list.

*Full disclosure: I am an alum of 2052

[Boe]

Originally Posted by Caleb Sykes

5/6. 2502 - 1 regional finalist, 2 regional wins, 1 state championship playoffs, 1 state championship win, 1 division quarter-finalist, 1 IRI Win

Fixed that for you.

[Caleb Sykes]

Originally Posted by Boe

Fixed that for you.

My bad, I forgot.

[jajabinx124]

Originally Posted by Caleb Sykes

Well, you just made my day. Are you confident you didn't mean 4539 though? In my mind, they have a better claim to the "best young team" title than us. Same for 5172.

For MN, my ranking would go something like this:
1. 2052* - 3 regional finalist, 4 regional wins, 3 division quarter-finals, state championships playoffs every year, 1 state championship finalist, 2 state championship wins
2. 2512 - 2 regional finalists, 2 regional wins, 1 division quarter-finals, 1 Einstein appearance, 1 IRI invite, 3 state championship playoffs, 1 Chairman's
3. 2175 - 2 regional wins, 2 state championship wins, 1 division quarter-finalist, 1 division finalist, 2 IRI invites, 1 IRI quarter-finalist
4. 1816 - 2 regional finalists, has attended every state championship, Championship WFFA winner, 2 EI, 3 Chairman's
5/6. 2502 - 1 regional finalist, 2 regional wins, 1 state championship playoffs, 1 state championship win, 1 division quarter-finalist, 1 IRI invite
5/6. 3130 - 1 regional finalist, 2 regional wins, 1 divisional semifinalist, 1 IRI invite, 1 state championship invite, 1 state championship win

2502 and 3130 both had extremely successful 2015 seasons. If either of them are even remotely as successful this season, they will move much higher on my list.

*Full disclosure: I am an alum of 2052

Fixed it a bit.

I'm surprised that 2169 hasn't been mentioned yet for MN. 2169- 1 regional finalist, 3 regional winner, 2 regional chairmans, 1 regional EI, 1 division quarter finals, 1 division semi finals, 1 division finals, 1 MN state championship win, 1 MN state championship finalist.

[Caleb Sykes]

Originally Posted by jajabinx124

Fixed it a bit.

I'm surprised that 2169 hasn't been mentioned yet for MN. 2169- 1 regional finalist, 3 regional winner, 2 regional chairmans, 1 regional EI, 1 division quarter finals, 1 division semi finals, 1 division finals, 1 MN state championship win, 1 MN state championship finalist.

I knew I was forgetting someone. Of course 2169 should be on the list.

[hutchMN]

Originally Posted by Caleb Sykes

Well, you just made my day. Are you confident you didn't mean 4539 though? In my mind, they have a better claim to the "best young team" title than us. Same for 5172.

For MN, my ranking would go something like this:
1. 2052* - 1 regional finalist, 4 regional wins, 3 division quarter-finals, state championships playoffs every year, 1 state championship finalist, 2 state championship wins
2. 2512 - 2 regional finalists, 2 regional wins, 1 division quarter-finals, 1 Einstein appearance, 1 IRI invite, 3 state championship playoffs, 1 Chairman's
3. 2175 - 2 regional wins, 2 state championship wins, 1 division quarter-finalist, 1 division finalist, 2 IRI invites, 1 IRI quarter-finalist
4. 1816 - 2 regional finalists, has attended every state championship, Championship WFFA winner, 2 EI, 3 Chairman's
5/6. 2502 - 1 regional finalist, 2 regional wins, 1 state championship playoffs, 1 state championship win, 1 division quarter-finalist, 1 IRI invite
5/6. 3130 - 1 regional finalist, 2 regional wins, 1 divisional semifinalist, 1 IRI invite, 1 state championship invite, 1 state championship win

2502 and 3130 both had extremely successful 2015 seasons. If either of them are even remotely as successful this season, they will move much higher on my list.

*Full disclosure: I am an alum of 2052

Nope, I’m just a huge fan of your team.