FIRST Robotics Team 801 Horsepower Thanks Sponsor All Points After Outstanding Performance at World Championship

key sponsor All Points helped make it possible

Students gained valuable insights into engineering, production processes, and, most importantly, the power of collaboration and teamwork

BREVARD COUNTY • MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA — Merritt Island’s FIRST Robotics Team 801 Horsepower achieved another remarkable milestone this season, earning a coveted spot at the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston for the second consecutive year. 

This marks only the fifth time since 2008 that the team has advanced to the prestigious global competition. Each year, only the top 10 percent of FIRST Robotics teams from around the world qualify for the championship.

This year’s event featured over 600 of the world’s most elite teams, making the competition fierce.

Team 801 proudly finished in the top half of the field, marking its highest placement at the World Championship since 2008. The team is already setting its sights on returning next season, hoping to surpass this achievement.

Team members celebrated a season filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences. Throughout the year, students gained valuable insights into engineering, production processes, and, most importantly, the power of collaboration and teamwork.

The team and its mentors expressed deep gratitude to the sponsors and supporters, such as key sponsor All Points, who made their journey possible.

“Your contributions have been invaluable and are greatly appreciated by these students, their families, and the entire Merritt Island community,” the team shared in a statement.

“Thank you for helping us reach new heights and inspiring the next generation of engineers and innovators.”

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