FRC 2689 Team Alpha
Team Alpha (FRC 2689) is Westlake High School’s robotics team for freshmen and sophomores who are new to FRC. Team Alpha is the result of Team Appreciate opening up opportunities for engagement beyond just our JV team to create a robust pipeline of STEM and FRC during all 4 years of high school. During the offseason, all three teams work together, and experienced students from the Team Apprentice and Team Appreciate train Team Alpha students to ensure that they are prepared for the season. The leads of each mechanical sub-team (Design, Electronics, Programming, and Manufacturing) work within groups and one-on-one to train the students through in-depth technical projects.
2023 Season
In the Charged Up! FRC season, FRC 2689 competed in 2 district tournaments and District Champs. At the Week 1 tournament in Dallas, 2689 ranked 10th out of 40 teams in qualification matches and made it to round 5 of playoffs as an alliance captain. At the Week 3 Tournament in San Antonio, 2689 ranked 11 out of 43 teams in qualification matches and made it to round 4 of playoffs as an alliance captain. After an intense competition at District Champs, 2689 ranked 21st out of the 40 teams in the Apollo Division in qualification matches and made it to round 4 of playoffs.
2022 Season
In the Rapid React FRC season, FRC 2689 competed in 2 district tournaments and District Champs. At the Week 1 tournament in Waco, 2689 ranked 19th out of 40 teams in qualification matches and made it to the quarterfinals in playoffs. At the Week 3 tournament in Austin, 2689 ranked 5th out of 36 teams and made it to the semifinals as an alliance captain. At District Champs, 2698 ranked 13th out of 40 teams in the Mercury Division.
