The North Brunswick Township High School Raider Robotix Team 25 won the FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) District Championship at Mount Olive High School in Flanders on April 1 in the final match by one point in a “buzzer beater” at the very last second. Previously, the team competed in the Lenape District event at the end of March, and moved on to the quarterfinals as one of the top eight teams out of 42. From March 8 to 10, the team also competed in the Orlando Regional at the University of Central Florida, where they were also selected to move on to the quarterfinals in an alliance with a top-seeded team. Next, the students are scheduled to compete at a regional championship at Temple University in Philadelphia this weekend. Anyone wishing to help defray funds for the team’s travels, which could cost up to $5,000 per event, may email [email protected].
