Robotics team sweeps regional competition, 9-0, to snag Ohio tournament berth with #1 state ranking
NDCL's robotics team swept the regional qualifying meet, 9-0, to earn the top ranking in the state and to secure a berth in the state tournament in March.
Of 21 teams that competed in the regional at Kirtland High School last weekend, the Lions earned the event's high score of 173 for the first five qualifying rounds. NDCL remained undefeated in the semifinals and finals, setting a record high score of 188, clinching a spot in the state tournament.
Right now the Lions hold the first and second highest scores in Ohio. They rank 91st in the entire nation.
The team also won the Promote Award for a video produced by senior Madelyne Morris and the Control Award for our programmed autonomous routines written by senior Nic Ramsey with assistance from senior Nathan Galante and junior Catherine Orazem.
Science teacher Mr. Zack Geizer '14 coaches the Lions with assistance from math teacher Mrs. Ashley Kelm, academic coach Mr. Tony Hodun, and parent volunteer Mr. Richard Ruggeri.
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| PROGRAMMED TO SUCCEED: NDCL's robotics team (in light blue shirts) celebrate their first-place victory at the Kirtland regional meet with other members of their winning alliance. The Lions, currently ranked first in the state, will compete in the state tournament in Troy on March 11. |