VRC WEST OAHU #2
January 2026
Teams 359B, 359C, 359D, 3590A, 3590B, and 3590C arrived to compete at Nanakuli High and Intermediate, for their second time this season. Teams wasted no time, getting straight to unpacking and using their time to get ready for inspections. Once passed, they moved down to the practice fields. Ensuring their robots were ready to perform to the best of their abilities when in matches. Teams are now ready to show their skills on the field.
TEAM COLLABORATION
At this Vex comp something that stood out to us was when team 359C loaned a brain to team 394A Highlands Inter Robotics. This was a big deal, because if that team didn't have a brain they wouldn’t have been able to move their bot on the field, and perform to their best abilities.
LOOKING AHEAD
Qualification matches came to an end, and now it's time for Playoffs! 359B had become alliances with 3008A. Then, 359C paired up with their sister team, 3590B. 3590A pair with team 96789S. Lastly, team 3590C had become alliance partners with 93607D. Unfortunately, 359D was unable to compete in playoffs, as they weren’t at their most potential with their robot. In the match R16 6-1, 359C and 3590B went against 808B and 2459A. During that match, teams from both alliances fought until the end, scoring and de-scoring blocks from long goals; the final score of that round had left everyone in shock. In the end, the score came out to be 33-33. In match R16 6-2, the teams had a chance at their rematch. Although 359C and 3590B fought until the end, they lost that match with an end score of 0-14. Our teams tried their hardest, but in the end, none of the Hawaiian Kids made it to finals. From this competition, all our teams had learnt valuable lessons, which they know to implement in their next competition.
INTENSE MATCHES
Thirty teams from across the state get ready to perform on the field, ready to see who will be the tournament champions! The energy throughout the whole tournament was astounding, with teams supporting sister teams and friends all around. Teams were getting ready to load on the field with set strategies. The matches begin. The buzzer beeps, and the robots start showing their skills. With win point autos and driving skills that make the match exciting. During this competition, friendships were made, notes were taken, and teamwork was showcased. Ranked 4th, 3590A’s record was 7-1-0 (win-lose-tie). 359B placed 8th, with a record of 5-3-0. 3590B ranked 11th, with a record of 4-4-0. 359C ranked 23rd, with a record of 3-5-0. 3590C ranked 26th 1-6-1. 359D ranked 28th, with a record of 2-6-0. In this competition, our teams made many new memories!
ALLIANCE SELECTION
The West Oahu #2 competition was a blast for our teams. Although our teams didn't make it to the finals, they made new memories. As well as new ideas to improve their robots and different strategies. In this competition, our students showed resilience and always had a smile on their faces. Our teams are now looking forward to the States. On February 14th for high school, and February 15th for our middle school teams.
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