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Deming High Thundercats break through with first-ever championship
DEMING – The Deming High School Robotics Team Thundercats competed in the FIRST in Texas (FIT) Robotics Event, March 7 through 9 in Amarillo, Texas. The team arrived on Thursday evening where the team robot, “The Walrus,” was inspected and passed the safety and rules inspection.
The team competed in several qualifying matches and posted 6 wins and 6 losses seeding them in 15th place headiing into the quarterfinals.
The team waited patiently during the alliance selection process and were not picked until the very last. The number 1- and 2-ranked teams selected the Thundercats with their robot, “The Walrus,” to form the Red Alliance.
In the quarterfinals, the alliance won the first match, 95 to 48, and the second match 103 to 42.
Advancing to the semifinals, the Red Alliance won the first match 78 to 52, and the second match 120 to 46.
During the final round, the Red Alliance won the first match, 94 to 46; and the last match, 61 to 57. The match was won through the combined scoring efforts of the Red Alliance and the defensive driving efforts of the Thundercats.
Thundercats driver Angel Chafino proved pivotal in the victory, as his defensive abilities kept the opposing
teams’ robots at bay, not allowing them to score.
“I am very pleased with the efforts of our team this year. We had a rough start and many new opportunities to learn. The team came together and was able to compete very well this year and this is the first time we have won any championship in FIRST Robotics. Well done team,” said David Wertz, Thundercats mentor.
The team consisted of the following members: Mario Mendez, Angel Chafino, Amad Alsheikh, Carlos Emilio Hultsch Martinez, Alejandra Orosco, Melody Ruebush, and Byron Wertz.
The mentors for the Deming High School Robotics team are David Wertz, David Jaramillo, and Teresa
Hutts.
“The Deming Public Schools Activities Office would like to congratulate the Deming High School Robotics team on receiving 1st place in Amarillo this past weekend. “We would like to thank Mr. David Wertz and his staff for spending countless hours teaching our students perseverance and how to pursue excellence. We are excited to have programs such as Robotics in Deming, which help foster a positive learning environment and high level of expectations.” said Bernie Chavez, athletic/activities director for Deming Public Schools.
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