#bladernnr South's BEST Results

Northeast Alabama BEST Robotics teams performed admirably at South's BEST in Auburn, winning the following awards:

• Middle School BEST Award - Brindlee Mountain Middle School (highest scoring middle school in BEST awards rankings)
• Hyundai Team Exhibit Design and Construction Award - Marshall Technical School
• 2nd Place Most Robust Robot - Brindlee Mountain Middle School

In the robot competition, Marshall Technical School scored 1116 points to come in at 21st place (of 56 teams). Brindlee Mountain Middle School scored 1115 points and took 22nd place.

We are so proud of our Northeast Alabama BEST teams and look forward to being amazed at what these young people can do next year.

South's BEST Dates Announced

Auburn University officials recently announced that South's BEST will take place on December 6-7, 2014. Some marketing presentation slots may be available on Friday, December 5.

So who will represent Northeast Alabama BEST at South's BEST this year? Both Marshall Technical School and Fyffe High School represented us well last year. Who will be there in 2014?

South's BEST is December 7-8 in Auburn #G8KPR

South's BEST will take place December 7-8, 2013 in the Auburn Arena at Auburn University. Fifty-six teams from 18 hubs in 6 states will compete. Our own Marshall Technical School and Fyffe High School will compete in the BEST award competition, representing our hub.

Members of teams that are not advancing to South's BEST are encouraged to attend to get ideas for next year and to cheer on our Northeast Alabama BEST teams. Remember that knowledge is power, so that which you learn at South's BEST might be just the advantage you need to be part of South's BEST next year. Please visit the South's BEST website for details and contact Nicole Carroll should you need any information about attending as a spectator.

South's BEST is one of four regional competitions strategically located across the U.S. Due to travel expense, there is not a national competition; the regional competition is the pinnacle of BEST Robotics at this time.

Article About South's BEST Robot Competition Winner

Click this link to view an article about St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School in Tillman's Corner, AL (Jubilee BEST). This middle school team won first place in the robot competition in South's BEST.

Congratulations to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School and kudos to AL.com and The Press-Register for highlighting BEST Robotics in this way!

Fyffe and Marshall Tech Teams Prep for South's BEST

Winning teams from the Northeast Alabama BEST Robotics hub are making last minute preparations for South's BEST, to be held in Auburn December 1-2.

After winning first place in BEST Award and Robot Competition, Marshall Technical School will compete for the BEST Award at South's BEST. They have been busy making final adjustments to their robot as well as practicing their marketing presentation and honing robot driving skills.

Fyffe High School will compete in South's BEST for the first time. As second place BEST Award winner at Northeast Alabama BEST, Fyffe will compete in the BEST Award at South's BEST. They too are making last minute adjustments to their robot and are fine tuning their marketing presentation.

We wish both teams the BEST as they travel to Auburn this weekend for South's BEST!