NORTH BRUNSWICK – North Brunswick Township High School Raider Robotix Team 25 is rolling over its competition, securing a spot in the robotics world championship tournament at the end of the month.
At the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Mid-Atlantic Robotics District Championship at Lehigh University April 4-7, Team 25 was part of the Finalist Alliance and qualified for the FIRST World Championship in Detroit on April 25-28.
During the MAR Championship, 60 teams from New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania competed in 120 qualification matches, according to information provided by the team. Team 25 was ranked No. 2 after qualifications and formed an alliance for the elimination rounds, emerging undefeated in the Quarterfinal and Semifinal matches.
In the tiebreaking third match of the finals, Team 25 finished the championship as finalists.
Earlier this robotics season, Team 25 won three Winner’s blue banners at the FIRST Mid-Atlantic Regional District events held at Mount Olive High School, Montgomery High School and Hatboro-Horsham. In addition to these victories, Team 25 was also awarded an Engineering Award and a Creativity Award for their robot’s design, according to the statement.
