Pictured, spotter Camilia Hinojosa, left, gives directions to driver Zoé Geng, as the team’s cheering squad gets loud.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
The Dripping Springs High School Boosting Engineering Science & Technology (BEST) Robotics program welcomed schools from around the area for the regional robotics competition Saturday, Nov. 22. Teams competed head-to-head on the game field to earn entry to the state competition. The DSHS team, Dripping Logistics, placed third in the head-to-head matches, while also earning the Judge's Choice and BEST awards, and will compete in Dallas for the state championship, to be held Dec. 11-13.
Pictured, spotter Cami {last name}, left, gives directions to driver Zoé Geng, as the team’s cheering squad gets loud.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
In between rounds, teams had an opportunity to perform a spirit break for the crowd. Dripping Logistics brought in the school’s mascot and performed the Macarena during its break, as pictured.
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Driver Haylee Warren, left, and spotter Camilia Hinojosa work in tandem during the first match of the day. Warren earned the Top Gun award for the top individual score of the day.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
Driver Haylee Warren, left, and spotter Camilia Hinojosa work in tandem during the first match of the day. Warren earned the Top Gun award for the top individual score of the day.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
The Dripping Logistics cheering section kept the energy up for the team throughout the competition.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
In addition to the head-to-head matches, each school had a marketing booth. Dripping Logistics earned the Best Marketing Booth award. Pictured, team member Hansini Ramakrishnan applies a temporary tattoo to a young attendee.
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During the team’s spirit break, the mascot brought pumped up the team and crowd with some break-dancing action.
Ashley Kontnier
