2025–2026 · DECODE
This season
DECODE is a fast-paced alliance challenge where robots shoot and sort spherical "artifacts" into alliance-specific goals to score points and build patterns.
Approach
Our strategy
Using our COB framework, we prioritize Classifying Artifacts & Parking (Critical), Double Park (Optional), and bypass Score Depot & Pattern when not beneficial. Our high-inertia flywheel shooter and custom intake enable rapid 3-ball cycles. With 7 autonomous paths and the ability to shoot from any launch line, we adapt to any alliance and maximize scoring in every phase.
Progress
Goals & results
Robot goals
- Win Louisiana Regional Championship100%
- Qualify for FIRST World Championship100%
- Consistent 3-ball cycle in teleop100%
- 7+ autonomous routines across both alliances100%
- Top 20 finish at FIRST World Championship85%
Event results
- LAFTC Slidell QualifierRANK 2 · 5-1-0
Winning Alliance 1st Pick · Innovate Award Winner
- FTCLA Baton Rouge QualifierRANK 1 · 6-0-0
Winning Alliance Captain · Sustain Award Winner
- Louisiana ChampionshipRANK 2 · 5-1-0
Innovate Award Winner · Winning Alliance Captain
- FIRST World Championship — Jackson DivisionRANK 17 · 7-3-0
Design Award — 3rd Place
Awards
What we're chasing
Innovate Award at qualifying events
100%Won Innovate Award at LAFTC Slidell Qualifier.
Sustain Award
100%Won Sustain Award at FTCLA Baton Rouge Qualifier.
Regional-level award at Louisiana Championship
100%Won Innovate Award at Louisiana Regional Championship.
Design Award at FIRST World Championship
100%Design Award — 3rd Place at FIRST Championship, Jackson Division.
Detail
Event by event
LAFTC Slidell Qualifier
RANK 2 · 5-1-0December 13, 2025 · Northshore High School, Slidell, LA
- Winning Alliance 1st Pick
- Innovate Award Winner
Strong qualifier performance — ranked 2nd, won Innovate Award, and selected as 1st pick by the Winning Alliance.
FTCLA Baton Rouge Qualifier
RANK 1 · 6-0-0January 31, 2026 · The Dunham School, Baton Rouge, LA
- Winning Alliance Captain
- Sustain Award Winner
Undefeated qualifier — 6-0-0 record, ranked 1st, won Sustain Award, and captained the Winning Alliance.
Louisiana Championship
RANK 2 · 5-1-0February 27–28, 2026 · Denham Springs, LA
- Innovate Award Winner
- Winning Alliance Captain
Qualified for FIRST World Championship as Louisiana Regional Champions and Winning Alliance Captain.
FIRST World Championship — Jackson Division
JACKSON DIV · RANK 17 · 7-3-0April 29 – May 2, 2026 · George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX · Overall rank 91 across all divisions
- Design Award — 3rd Place
17th in the Jackson Division with a 7-3-0 record, 91st overall across all divisions. Earned Design Award 3rd Place — 3.50 RP · 141.02 npOPR · 265.80 npAVG.