Whirlwind Robotics delivered an impressive performance at the Fayetteville VEX Robotics Tournament held last Saturday, with all four teams advancing to the elimination rounds.
After a strong showing in the qualification matches rankings were as follows:
Innovative Dollar ranked 5th,
Circuit Breakers ranked 7th,
Tall Blobfish ranked 10th,
Force Pushers ranked 14th.
In the elimination bracket:
Force Pushers were eliminated in Quarterfinals Match 1,
Tall Blobfish exited in Quarterfinals Match 4,
Circuit Breakers reached the Semifinals Match 1,
Innovative Dollar battled all the way to the Finals, finishing as tournament finalists.
The teams also earned recognition for their excellence beyond match play:
Innovative Dollar was awarded the Skills Champion Award with a top score of 31 points, securing an invitation to the Arkansas State Championship.
Tall Blobfish received the Judges Award, honoring their teamwork, design process, and overall commitment to Vex Robotics.
Coach Mahar and myself are incredibly proud of all our teams. Their hard work, collaboration, and resilience were on full display. These results reflect the dedication our students bring to robotics and STEM learning. They represented Russellville School District with exceptional behavior, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout a long tournament day.