SAS ATOMS Advance to FTC Excelsior Championship

Sunday, January 11, 2026: The Syracuse Academy of Science high school team competed at the FTC Utica MVCC Qualifier, showcasing incredible teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills. After battling through the round matches, the team earned a spot in the finals and finished as the Second Alliance Captain Award recipient.

In addition, SAS ATOMS 7230 received Second Place in the Innovate Award, recognizing their engineering excellence, innovative design, and strategic problem-solving. This achievement reflects the dedication, countless hours of practice, and teamwork our students invested throughout the season.

We are incredibly proud of the following students for representing our school with professionalism, perseverance, and enthusiasm:
Lester Gonzales, Elda Goodyear, Kevin James, Aamirhan Ridha, Maimuna Krubally, Dion Walls, Kelaya Moulton, Samara Hurtado, Mahir Yavuz, Araceli Goodyear, and Selena Ramsdale.

We also extend a special thank you to Mr. Kovar for his guidance and support throughout the season.

Congratulations to the SAS ATOMS 7230. We can’t wait to see what you achieve at the Excelsior Championship!