We have some exciting updates on our Union City Robotics team from their advisor, Mr. Joshua Mumau!
Our Union City Robotics teams have reached significant new milestones this year. None of these achievements would have been possible without the continued support of the school board, administration, our community, and—most importantly—the many students who have participated in the robotics program over the years. Their dedication helped build this program from the ground up into what it is today.
This season has been an especially active and successful one for Union City Robotics. On Saturday, January 10, teams PLUH, Craig, and Dinosaurs & Tacos competed at Fairview High School. All three teams advanced to the playoff rounds. Team PLUH advanced to the championship match with their alliance and competed against two Fairview High School teams. For the first time in Union City history, Team PLUH captured the championship title and brought home the tournament trophy. In the Robot Skills Challenge, Team Craig placed second, Team PLUH placed third, and Team Dinosaurs & Tacos placed twelfth.
On Monday, January 12, Union City Robotics traveled to the North Clarion Qualifier Event. Twenty-five teams competed, with only sixteen advancing to the playoffs. Three of the four Union City teams—PLUH, Dinosaurs & Tacos, and Craig—advanced to the playoff rounds. In the first round, Team PLUH and Dinosaurs & Tacos formed an alliance and competed against Team Craig and a North Clarion alliance. Both alliances performed exceptionally well, with Teams PLUH and Dinosaurs & Tacos advancing to the quarterfinals.
Earlier in the season, on November 24, Union City Robotics competed in the “Clash at the Castle” Tournament in Franklin. Twenty-three teams participated in the event, with only sixteen advancing to playoffs. All six Union City teams qualified for the playoff rounds—an outstanding accomplishment. Team Craig, consisting of Lucas Myer, Jonathan Radomski, Lucas Silka, and Zachary Mayer, advanced to the championship match. For the first time in Union City Robotics history, a team competed in the tournament championship at this event.
The program has one more Qualifying Tournament event at Fort LeBoeuf on Friday Feb 13th and then the States Competition at Clarion University on March 9th. Two of our teams earned spots for the States competition and a couple more hoping to earn a spot at the Fort LeBoeuf Tournament.
These accomplishments reflect the hard work, perseverance, and teamwork of our students, as well as the strong support of our district and community. We are incredibly proud of our Union City Robotics program and look forward to building on this success in the years ahead.
Team Rosters:
High School
Team PLUH consists of Kyleigh McGuire, Camden Tomaso, Adam Burkholder, Zachary Taylor, and Sofia Russell
Team Craig consists of Lucas Myer, Jonathan Radomski, Lucas Silka, and Zachary Mayer.
Team Ratthew Mussell consists of Matthew Russell, Brooks Mitcham, Logan Ahl, Gavin Ahl, and Christopher Vandervort
Middle School
Team Dinosaurs & Tacos consists of Alexander Reynolds and Camren Greer.
Team VEXBox consists of Liam Silka, Zachary Arce, and Hunter Beatty.
Team No, not them again! consists of Bennett Zacherl, Connor Thompson, Evelyn-Rose Jackson, Kenlee Keefer, Lilli Chiasson, and Tyler Kun
Written by Mr. Joshua Mumau, UC Robotics Advisor