The Rockwall High School Robotics Team 1296, known as the Full Metal Jackets, recently competed at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Houston where they ranked 45th in the Turing Division, and were selected as first pick for the 8th alliance.
After beating the first seed alliance, the team went on to win first place in the Turing Division. This was the first time in 17 years that the 8th alliance won the division at the FIRST Worlds Championships, advancing the team to the ultimate finals known as “Einstein.”
Einstein matches consist of competing against the five other division winners in a round robin mini competition, where Team 1296 placed 6th in the world. The team has attended the World Championship five times in their 14-year history: 2008, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018.
The team went further than ever before in Rockwall High School History.
The Full Metal Jackets will be participating in one additional competition, the UIL State Championship from May 17-19.
To find out more about the team visit www.rockwallrobotics.com
