Team 247 Earns Recognition for Exceptional Performance at FIRST Robotics Competition

Berkley High School’s Robotics Team 247, DaBears, competed at the FIRST Robotics Belleville District event on March 15-16 earning awards and a second place finish.

On day one of the competition, Team 247 moved throughout the top ten, finishing day one in 5th place. On day two after qualifying rounds, Team 247 secured 4th place, hitting a new high score for the weekend and earning them a spot in the playoffs as the #3 Alliance captain. DaBears partnered with 6615 Belleville Bellevillans and Team 6566 Madison Heights Battering Rams, winning the first two playoff matches before taking on the #1 Alliance. Both teams surpassed the previous weekend’s high score of 201, with a combined score of 436 (214-222). This set a new world record for the highest combined clean score, as well as new records for the highest losing score (214) and the second-highest score in teleop (179). 

Despite a fierce battle in the finals, Team 247 finished in 2nd place after a best-of-three series against the #1 Alliance, displaying exceptional teamwork and resilience. In addition to their on-field performance, Team 247 was honored with the prestigious Judges Award. This award recognizes the team’s outstanding camaraderie, community service, sportsmanship and overall gracious professionalism.

Team 247’s strong performance and scores have likely secured them a spot in the State competition, with an official invitation expected later this month. If invited, it would be the first time Team 247 has attended the State championships in over 10 years.