Robotics Team takes 3rd at Hazelwood East

 

From left to right: Alex Hopf, Tyler Severs, and Eric Greifzu

By Becky Severs
Contributing Writer

The 2024-2025 FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC) season, themed "INTO THE DEEP" and presented by RTX, challenges teams to explore underwater-inspired environments through robotics. This season emphasizes innovation, STEM skills, and environmental awareness.

Team Spotlight: Duchesne Pioneers (Team #23622)

The Duchesne Pioneers are in their second season of FTC competition. Their journey through the "INTO THE DEEP" season has been marked by participation in three key events:

1. IWA Meet @ 8am (December 7, 2024)

At the Incarnate Word Academy Meet, the Pioneers engaged in six qualification matches, achieving victories in three:

Qualification Match 1: Secured a win with a score of 25-19 against teams 11514 and 2867.

Qualification Match 8: Triumphed with a 26-18 score alongside team 2867 against teams 16939 and 26519.

Qualification Match 12: Edged out a close victory, scoring 27-25 against teams 14690 and 16939.

These performances demonstrated the team's growing proficiency and strategic awareness.

2. Hazelwood East Meet @ 10am (December 21, 2024)

The Pioneers continued to showcase their skills in six matches at Hazelwood East High School:

Qualification Match 3: Achieved a commanding win with a score of 83-23 against teams 7424 and 16939.

Qualification Match 15: Concluded the event on a high note, securing a 107-28 victory against teams 7424 and 26519.

These successes highlighted the team's effective collaboration and technical enhancements.

3. Duchesne Meet @ 8am (January 4, 2025)

Hosting our own meet, the Pioneers participated in six matches, achieving notable victories:

Qualification Match 3: Dominated with a 213-41 win against teams 5108 and 21984.

Qualification Match 11: Secured a 152-109 victory alongside team 23424 against teams 5108 and 14963.

Hosting the event provided the Pioneers with a platform to exhibit their leadership and organizational capabilities.

Looking Ahead

The Duchesne Pioneers are set to compete in the STL North League Tournament on January 18, 2025. With each event, they have demonstrate d growth in technical skills and strategic execution, embodying the core values of FIRST® and the spirit of innovation.