Bellarmine’s FRC Robotics Team 254 competed in the Silicon Valley Regional Tournament held at the San Jose State University Event Center April 5-8, ranking number one at the conclusion of qualifications.
“In a repeat of the Sacramento Regional, we once again partnered with Team 1678 (Davis) and added partners Team 100 (Woodside) and Team 2489 (San Jose) for the win,” noted Ann Johnson, Robotics moderator. “Both Team 100 and Team 2489 played in the elimination matches, with Team 2489 swapping in for Team 100 in finals match 1 due to mechanical issues.”
The team also earned the Excellence in Engineering Award.
Ms. Johnson had praise for the Bellarmine participants as they demonstrated being individuals who are for and with others. “In addition to match play, our group of CheesyCare students once again supported other teams at the event with mechanical repairs, software updates and loaning parts/tools,” she said. Team 254 also volunteered with the elementary school FIRST Lego League (FLL) students at their event happening simultaneously at the same venue, both as reviewers (judges) and as tour guides around the pit area.
Team 254 will next participate in the FRC Championships in Houston April 19-22, followed by the VEX Championships in Dallas the following week.