This season, these ladies had multiple achievements!
Bearbotics started their season with a challenge -- a Week 1 event. At the Oklahoma Regional, they finished Rank 6 with a record of 9-4-0. Captain of Alliance 5, they were eliminated in the Double Elimination Bracket (Round 3). Their next event was the St. Louis Regional, a Week 4 event. They finished Rank 2 (their highest rank yet), held a record of 13-4-0, were the Captains of Alliance 2, and were eliminated in the Finals. The team also won the Autonomous Award (sponsored by Google).
Team 6391 was sent to the FIRST Championship! Part of the Daly Division, the team was Rank 56 with a record of 4-6-0.
By Sophia V '27
This season, Bearbotics' numbers grew exponentially. But that's not the only reason this team should be proud of their REEFSCAPE season.
When competing at the St. Louis Regional (Week 3), Team 6391 was Rank 9 with a record of 7-6-0. They were the 1st pick of Alliance 3, eventually eliminated in the Double Elimination Bracket (Round 3). As for the Iowa Regional, the girls won the Creativity Award (sponsored by Rockwell Automation) for their use of an Oculus headset's vision during their autonomous routines. They finished Rank 6 with a record of 7-5-0, was the Alliance 4 captain, and were finally eliminated in the Double Elimination Bracket (Round 3).
The girls also participated in off season events. At MOKan State Championship, they were Rank 13 with a record of 5-8-0, the 1st pick of Alliance 8, and were sent home in the Double Elimination Bracket (Round 2). AT GRC, the team was Rank 6 with a record of 5-3-0. During the playoffs, 6391 was the Captain of Alliance 5 and eliminated in the Double Elimination Bracket (Round 3).
By Sophia V '27
This season, the team participated at the Central Missouri and St. Louis regionals. They also competed at MOKan and GRC.
For their Week 2 event, Central Missouri Regional, 6391 was Rank 10 with a record of 9-6-1. They were sent home in the Double Elimination Bracket (Round 4), the 1st pick of Alliance 6. As for Week 4, St. Louis Regional, these ladies finished Rank 10 with a record of 9-5-0. Being Alliance 7's captain, they were eliminated in Round 3 of the Double Elimination Bracket.
Rank 17 at MOKan with a record of 6-7-0 and Alliance 6's 2nd pick, Bearbotics headed home after Round 3 of the Double Elimination Bracket. The team had an even better showing at GRC. They were Rank 7, held a record of 5-3-0, and were the 1st pick of Alliance 2. They were eliminated in the Double Elimination Bracket (Round 4).
By Sophia V '27
Competing with Rivet, Bearbotics participated in three events.
The team finished Rank 20 with a record of 8-7-0 at the St. Louis Regional, and was the 2nd pick of Alliance 6. They were eliminated in the Double Elimination Bracket (Round 4). As for the Central Missouri Regional, the girls finished Rank 13, held a record of 7-9-0, and received the Creativity Award (sponsored by Rockwell Automation). They proceeded to the playoffs as Alliance 5's 1st pick, and were then eliminated in the Double Elimination Bracket (Round 3). Finally, at GRC, 6391 was Rank 14 with a record of 4-5-0. The 1st Pick of Alliance 3, they were eliminated in the Double Elimination Bracket (Round 4).
By Sophia V '27
This year, Bearbotics participated in two events; one Week 3, and one Week 5.
They finished the Heartland Regional at Rank 14 with a record of 7-7-0, and were the 2nd pick for Alliance 8. They were eliminated in the Quarterfinals. As for the St. Louis Regional, their record was 10-7-0 and they finished Rank 10. They were chosen as Alliance 6's first pick.
By Sophia V '27
Covid may have been an obstacle, but these girls crushed it! They were Rank 10 with a record of 9-6-1 at the Central Missouri Regional. At the St. Louis Regional, they were Alliance Captains, Rank 10, and held a record of 9-5-0.
As far as off-season events go, 6391 finished Rank 17 at MOKan State with a record of 6-7-0. Additionally, they were Rank 7 at GRC and held a record of 5-3-0.
By Sophia V '27
Bearbotics competed in five competitions this year!
They finished the St. Louis Regional (Week 3) Rank 38 with a record of 8-7-1. The 2nd pick of Alliance 3, 6391 was part of the event's winning alliance. Their next event was the Iowa Regional (Week 4). They were Rank 11 with a record of 10-3-0, and the 1st pick of Alliance 5. The team was eliminated in the Semifinals. FIRST Championship is next, and 6391 was assigned to Turing Division. The team finished Rank 40 with a record of 4-5-1.
The off season events come next. After the Missouri State FRC Championship, the girls has a record of 4-3-0. They were also Captains of Alliance 6 and were eliminated during Finals. 6391 also competed in GRC.
By Sophia V '27
This year, Bearbotics competed in two regionals: St. Louis Regional (Week 2), and Iowa Regional (Week 4).
The team finished Rank 26 with a record of 5-5-0 after St. Louis, and Rank 27 with a record of 4-5-0 after Iowa.
By Sophia V '27
6391's Rookie year was extraordinary. The team participated in the St. Louis regional, a Week 2 event, finished Rank 45, and had a record of 3-7-0. Additionally, they won the Rookie All Star Award.
They then proceeded to compete in the Carson Division during the FIRST Championship. They finished Rank 66 with a record of 2-8-0.
By Sophia V '27