Venue: Dublin Robotics Club, Dublin, California, United States
Date: October 4, 2025
Teams: 35 registered | Matches: 53
PART 1: THE MAIN DATA
Awards
🏆 Tournament Champions
99182E – RoboRaiders Elite from Granada High Robotics in Livermore, California (High School), with their robot Atlas, and 2674A – Spartan Mechanics from Dublin High Robotics Club in Dublin, California (High School), captured the top title after an impressive playoff run. The alliance played with sharp coordination and clean execution, standing out as the most consistent pair on the field.
🧠 Design Award
3134G – Titanium Tech from Foothill Middle Robotics in Pleasant Hill, California (Middle School) earned the Design Award for their strong engineering documentation and thoughtful mechanical design. The team’s organization and precision in the build process impressed the judges and set a solid example for younger competitors.
⚙️ Robot Skills Champion
5327K – Gael Force Kinetic from Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose, California (High School) secured the top combined score in the Skills Challenge. Their reliable autonomous runs and smooth driving routine showed the value of preparation and practice, earning them one of the most respected awards of the day.
💡 Judges Award
25809A – RoboFalcons from Fallon Middle Robotics in Dublin, California (Middle School) received the Judges Award for their positive attitude and creative solutions. The team stayed composed through every challenge and demonstrated strong collaboration that caught the judges’ attention.
🔧 Innovate Award
5327V – Gael Force Velocity from Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose, California (High School) won the Innovate Award for their forward-thinking design and efficient coding. Their approach to adapting mechanisms during the event showed clear technical maturity.
Skills Challenge Highlights
Driver Skills Top Score: 5327K – Gael Force Kinetic (Bellarmine College Preparatory)
Programming Skills Top Score: 5327K – Gael Force Kinetic (Bellarmine College Preparatory)
Gael Force Kinetic swept both categories, showing composure and confidence on the skills field.
PART 2: THE STORY
The first Tri-Valley event of the season filled Dublin Robotics Club with energy and anticipation as 35 teams took the field for the new Push Back challenge. From the start, the matches were intense and fast-paced, with robots battling for positioning and timing.
The finals delivered a strong finish. The pairing of 99182E and 2674A worked like a well-oiled machine, maintaining consistency under pressure and locking in their championship win through calculated performance. Their victory came from smart driving and steady teamwork, the kind that separates experienced competitors from the rest.
Bellarmine’s Gael Force program had another standout showing. Team 5327K delivered the highest Skills scores of the day, while 5327V impressed the judges with creative engineering choices. 3134G and 25809A also brought solid performances that highlighted the strength of the region’s middle school programs.
Every round reflected the dedication behind months of preparation. The Tri-Valley community proved again that Northern California robotics is full of both emerging and veteran talent ready to make this season one to remember.
RFORCE Commentary
This event marked an exciting start to the Push Back season. Each team came ready to compete, and the quality of engineering on display was clear. The collaboration between schools, mentors, and students made the atmosphere one of both competition and community.
Congratulations to all teams who participated and especially to the award winners for their skill and determination.
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Written by the RFORCE Editorial Team
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