Newark’s Blue Bears Take Home Gold from Mount Olive’s FIRST Robotics Competition
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Blue Bears (Team #6943) consists of: Jan Balladares, Alexi Robalino, Kevin Tonacatl, Henry De Leon-Valerio, Kevin Marquez, Mariela Ortega, Cristian Torres, Vanessa Mantuano, Andres Velazquez, Zariyah Harrell, Edith Sinchi, and Francisco Serrano.
After running into several technical difficulties at last weekend’s Hatboro Horsham robotics event, the Blue Bears were able to find redemption. Newark’s Blue Bears (Team #6943) of Barringer High School were hand selected by The Tigertrons (Team #222)and Pingry Robotics (Team #2577) to form an alliance for the quarterfinals of the competition. The unstoppable trio won every match in the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals (a total of six matches).
Of the 37 participating teams, this was the only alliance to leave Mount Olive with gold medals. This is an incredible victory for Barringer High School and could not be done without the determination and dedication of each and every student involved.
Mount Olive High School’s gymnasium is all set up for the competition!
During this year’s “Deep Space” theme, competitors are unable to see the field during the sandstorm phase
Working with one of our sponsors, Mo Elalem, from Picattiny Arsenal
Alexi creating a blueprint for a new robot mechanism
Students were able to utilize a state of the art machine shop
Alexi and Zariyah searching through spare parts to improve their robot’s design and durability
The Blue Bears received a personal tour of Mount Olive High School’s robotics room and facilities
Lead Coach, Victor Quesada, demonstrating “Gracious Professionalism” and giving another team a hand with their robot
Cristian keeping track of the alliances and outcomes of each qualification match
After receiving feedback from the safety advisors, the Blue Bears improved the organization and safety of their work area for day 2 of the competition.
Kevin Marquez (floral jacket), attending a team captain meeting
The Blue Bears repairing their intake mechanism between matches
Of the 37 participating teams, this was the only alliance to leave Mount Olive with gold medals. This is an incredible victory for Barringer High School and could not be done without the determination and dedication of each and every student involved.
