King's Robotics Teams to Defend State Title

King’s Schools three high school Robotics FTC teams, CyberKnights 3717, CyberDaze 4590, and CyberReign 5076 qualified for the state championships last month.

While the league has set no limits on the size of teams, King’s High School has elected to compete as the three separate teams in order to maximize the abilities and potential of each of the 27 Robotics members.

The regional qualifying competition took place November 19 and 20 at Tahoma Junior High. Of the 40 teams competing, 3717 and 4590 placed 1st and 4th in the qualifying round of the Cascade division with team 5076 claiming the 1st place finish in the qualifying round of the Olympic division.­­­­­­­­­­­

The final round of competition requires that two teams align and compete together. Teams 3717 and 4590 joined to win the Cascade division finals, while the Olympic division was also championed by King’s when 5076 partnered with a neighboring school.

Additional recognition was given to King’s Schools in the receipt of the Inspire Award for 3717, Motivate Award for 4590, and Rockwell Collins Innovate award for 5076—for a daily total of six trophies for King’s Schools.

The King’s Schools Robotics program has seen unprecedented success in its young life. Born just three years ago in the 2009-2010 season, the school placed 8th at the World Championship in the spring of 2011, and has captured the state title each year.