SciBorgs Robotics Team Become Finalists in Oregon and Win GP Award

[Pictured: The SciBorgs (4061) along with CHUCK (2147-Spokane, WA), and Metal Mallards (4692-Toutle, WA) in the Playoffs]. The Palouse Area Robotics Team (FRC Team 4061) battled it out at Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, Oregon on February 28-March 1. They finished in 4th place, among 36 other F.I.R.S.T. Robotics high school teams from Washington and Oregon. They earned a spot as the #3 Alliance Captain in the Playoffs. The SciBorgs became the event Finalists and earned the prestigious Gracious Professionalism (GP) Award for the district event. The PART SciBorgs include students from Moscow, Pullman, Colfax, and the surrounding area. "Doing so well was awesome, but the team-to-team bonds were really what made the experience rewarding," said Sylvia Pierce-Garnett, Electrical Sub-team (Moscow student). "that and leading Alliance #3 to be the runner-up in the finals!" The SciBorg’s next competition is at the Sundome PNW Event in Yakima March 14-15 from 9 am to 4 pm. The public is welcome to come watch! Admission is always free, and it is a family-friendly atmosphere. You can catch the robot action online at https://www.thebluealliance.com/event/2025wayak