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Upper School Competitive Robotics
Built upon a solid Middle School engineering and science foundation, our Upper School FTC Team #12928, the LightSaders, remains dedicated to advancing in innovation, CAD design, creative builds and constant evolution, redefining the limits of robotics. Since its debut in the First Robotics field in 2016, Team #12928 has embarked on an exhilarating journey of growth and achievement, leaving an indelible mark on the global stage through numerous awards and championships.
In its inaugural year, our students boldly ventured into the realm of robotics competition and immediately made waves by earning a coveted spot at the World Championship in Houston. Over the years, the team has thrived and flourished, honing skills and sharpening its competitive edge with each passing season.
Our Upper School Team #12928, Lightsaders, is a four-time consecutive TAPPS State Champion, showcasing sustained excellence in competitive robotics.
The team wrapped up its 2023-2024 school year achieving a remarkable 5th place out of 8,000 teams worldwide at the World Competition in Houston and competed in the prestigious Maryland Technical Invitational in Baltimore at Johns Hopkins University.
At the heart of this team's success lies their meticulously crafted and programmed robot, designed with precision and purpose, with a pass-through intake and a chain-driven flipping bar, allowing the team to navigate the competition arena with unparalleled agility and speed.
Fueling innovation is the team's unique engineering process, Metamorphosis, a seven-stage journey of evolution and refinement. From brainstorming and prototyping to testing, analysis, and modification, Metamorphosis empowers the team to iteratively improve designs and maximize performance on the battlefield.
Welcome to the future of robotics with FTC Team #12928, the Lightsaders!
Awards and Championships
FTC Events
2024 Season – INTO THE DEEP
FIRST World Championship
TX-Central Semi-Regional North
TX-Central Regional Championship
FIRST in Texas FTC State Championship
TX-Central Buc Days 2023 Robot Rodeo
Texas Central Championship
FIRST World Championship
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Our Upper School Team #12928, Lightsaders, is a four-time consecutive TAPPS State Champion, showcasing sustained excellence in competitive robotics.
The team wrapped up its 2023-2024 school year achieving a remarkable 5th place out of 8,000 teams worldwide at the World Competition in Houston and competed in the prestigious Maryland Technical Invitational in Baltimore at Johns Hopkins University.
At the heart of this team's success lies their meticulously crafted and programmed robot, designed with precision and purpose, with a pass-through intake and a chain-driven flipping bar, allowing the team to navigate the competition arena with unparalleled agility and speed.
Fueling innovation is the team's unique engineering process, Metamorphosis, a seven-stage journey of evolution and refinement. From brainstorming and prototyping to testing, analysis, and modification, Metamorphosis empowers the team to iteratively improve designs and maximize performance on the battlefield.
Welcome to the future of robotics with FTC Team #12928, the Lightsaders!
Awards and Championships
FTC Events
2024 Season – INTO THE DEEP
FiT-Central WA-Le League Tournament
• Inspire Award – 2nd Place
• Winning Alliance – 1st Team Selected
FiT-Central Regional Championship
• Motivate Award
FIRST World Championship
Division Finalist Alliance – 2nd Team Selected (that means we made it to the finals in our division at the FIRST Championship)
2023 Season – CENTERSTAGE
FiT-Central WA-Le Tournament
• Connect Award – 3rd Place
• Design Award – 2nd Place
• Innovate Award (RTX) – 2nd Place
• Think Award – 3rd Place
• Winning Alliance – 1st Team Selected
FiT-Central Area Championship – Roebling Division
• Finalist Alliance – 1st Team Selected
• Roebling Division Winning Alliance – 1st Team Selected
Texas FTC State Championship – Tesla Division
• Tesla Division Winning Alliance – 2nd Team Selected
• Winning Alliance – 2nd Team Selected
2022 Season – POWERPLAY
TX-Central X-STREAM League Tournament
• Control Award (Arm, Inc.) – 2nd Place
• Finalist Alliance – 1st Team Selected
• Inspire Award – 3rd Place
TX-Central Semi-Regional North
• Inspire Award
TX-Central Regional Championship
• Control Award (Arm, Inc.) – 2nd Place
• Winning Alliance – Captain
FIRST in Texas FTC State Championship
• Innovate Award (Raytheon) – 2nd Place
TX-Central Buc Days 2023 Robot Rodeo
• Winning Alliance – 1st Team Selected
2021 Season
TX-Central Austin Metro League Tournament
• Winning Alliance – Captain
Texas Central Championship
• Inspire Award – 2nd Place
FIRST World Championship
• Championship Finalist Alliance – 2nd Team Selected
• Jemison Division Winning Alliance – 2nd Team Selected
2020 Season (Remote/Hybrid)
TX FTC Central Austin Metro League Tournament
• Collins Aerospace Innovate Award
• Design Award – 3rd Place
• Top Ranked – 5th Place
2019 Season
Central Texas FIRST Tech Challenge Regional Championship
• Finalist Alliance – 2nd Team Selected
Texas Association of Private & Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Events
2024: State Champions
2023: State Champions
2022: State Champions
2021: State Champions
2019: State Champions
Texas Association of Private & Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Events
2024: State Champions
2023: State Champions
2022: State Champions
2021: State Champions
2019: State Champions
Lower / Middle School
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