At the 2025 Rah Cha Cha Ruckus off-season event in Rochester, the Warlocks had a standout performance, finishing 2nd in qualification matches with a 9–2-0 record and earning a high seed heading into playoffs. As Captain of Alliance 2, they competed through several rounds in the double-elimination bracket and were ultimately eliminated in Round 4, marking a strong showing at this fun, competitive off-season competition.
At the 2025 Flower City Frenzy in Rochester, the Warlocks 1507 had an outstanding performance, Rank 1 with a record of 9-4-1 among 14 teams and earning the top seed going into playoffs. As Captain of Alliance 1, they competed strongly through elimination rounds and reached the final matches, ultimately finishing as finalists at the event and unfortunately lost. Their high rank and deep playoff run highlighted a strong showing in this off-season competition.
At the 2025 Miami Valley Regional, the Warlocks had an excellent event, finishing 3rd in qualification matches with an 11-5 record and earning a high seed going into playoffs. They were Captain of Alliance 3 and fought their way through elimination rounds all the way to the finals, where they were ultimately defeated, making them Regional Finalists. The team also received the Gracious Professionalism Award for their sportsmanship and positive presence at the event.
At the 2025 Finger Lakes Regional in Rochester, the Warlocks finished rank 19 out of 54 teams with a 3-8-0 qualification record, showing competitive match play throughout the event. They were selected as the 1st pick of Alliance 6 for playoffs but were eliminated in the second round of the double-elimination bracket. The team also earned two significant honors: the Woodie Flowers Finalist Award for mentorship excellence by our very own Stephen Barnes and the Imagery Award for the second year in a row, in honor of Jack Kamen for outstanding team branding and visuals.
At the Rah Cha Cha Ruckus off-season event on October 26, 2024, the Warlocks had a strong showing, finishing 7th out of 31 teams in qualification matches with a 9-5-0 record, earning them a solid ranking heading into elimination rounds. They were selected by Alliance 4 for playoffs and competed through multiple elimination matches. The team made it to the finals but unfortunately lost 1-2. The team also earned the Mad Scientist Award for the most creative robot design and were part of the Henchmen Award-winning alliance alongside teams 2228 Cougar Tech and 1504 Finney Falcons.
This year the Warlocks attended the 2024 Miami Valley Regional instead of the Buckeye Regional. The Warlocks competed strongly in the Crescendo game, finishing the qualification matches with about a 7-7-1 record and ranking 18 out of 50 teams. They competed in the playoffs as the 1st Pick of Alliance 6 and were eliminated in the Double Elimination Bracket (Round 3). The team was recognized for their positive attitude and enthusiasm with the Team Spirit Award. This was the Warlocks first time winning this award.
At the 2024 Finger Lakes Regional, the Warlocks delivered a strong performance in the Crescendo game, finishing 14th out of 54 teams with a solid 5–4 qualification record. The Warlocks robot competed consistently throughout the event, and the team stood out both on and off the field by earning the Imagery Award for the first time since the team started, well as a FIRST Dean’s List Finalist Award won by Trent McCarthy, highlighting their technical skill, creativity, and student leadership.
This year, the Warlocks attended Ra Cha Cha Ruckus, 2023. While at Ruckus, we ranked 20th after qualification rounds were finished. The Warlocks were then chosen to play on alliance four. While beating alliance five, we unfortunately lost to alliance one, and alliance six leading to our elimination.
The Warlocks had a great time and learned a lot. We are loud and ready for the 2024 season!
The Warlocks enjoyed their weekend in Cleveland, Ohio, at the Buckeye Regional. The warlocks used the opportunity to give back by helping to construct the practice field and the actual field during load in. The Warlock assisted a rookie team’s robot in passing inspection the next day. We finished in 15th place, were selected second by alliance 6 (teams 1405 and 6964), advanced to the second round, but were regrettably eliminated.
The Warlocks had an amazing weekend at RIT this season. After qualifying matches we ranked 9 out of 55 teams. After a few of the alliance selections we moved up in the ranks to be a #7 seed Alliance Team Captain. Greater Rochester Robotics Team GRRRR 340 and Capital Region Robotics – The Dynamos 250 graciously accepted our invitation to join our alliance. After fighting through the upper and lower brackets we faced the #1 seed alliance in the finals; making our team a true underdog story. In the second final match our robot Swirly tipped over and Lily 340 lost power. The WARLOCKS showed up, played and exemplified the spirit of FIRST with great cheer and unity on and off the field.