News & Updates

Team 1731 has returned from competing at the World Championship in Houston. We made the playoffs in our division and went 1 and 2 and did not advance. We were able to reconnect with old friends and met many new ones. The world championship is a wonderful event that is always worth attending.

The CHS District Champion saw Team 1731 making the playoffs. We were able to finish with enough points to earn a trip to the World Championship in Houston.

Our second event in Bethesda saw us with a rough start, but we pulled it together, finishing third in the qualifiers and winning the event in the playoffs.

Our first event this year was in Glen Allen, VA. We performed well and ended in first place and won the event.

Some highlights from this past week in Houston!

Last day in Houston for the competition. What an awesome week! 🔥💪

Highlights of Day 1 of the Houston competition! 🔥

Highlights of today in Houston! This week is going to be awesome! 💪🔥

Highlights of Day 3 at the CHS District Championship!

We set a record in our district with our awesome alliance partners! @bovine_intervention686 @frcteam620
Thank you, alliance partners!

Highlights of the day at the CHS District Championship!

Team 1731 can't wait for this weekend! 🔥

What a great day in Bethesda! We came in first! Here are some highlights of the day.
We would like to thank our wonderful alliance partners @cgwrobotics and team 2867!

Team 1731 is all setup, and can't wait for this weekend!

Some highlights of day 2 in Glen Allen! We won! We would like to thank are awesome, wonderful alliance partners @frcteam449 @frc4505official and Team 10370.

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2025 Season

Warrenton, VA - 2025 Season

As the 2025 FIRST Robotics Competition season kicks off, Team 1731 is gearing up for another year of innovation, teamwork, and cutting-edge engineering. This season's game challenge, unveiled by FIRST, will push teams to apply advanced problem-solving, strategic thinking, and technical expertise to design and build a high-performing robot.

For Team 1731, the focus this year is on enhancing autonomous programming, refining mechanical efficiency, and strengthening drive team coordination to maximize performance on the field. With an emphasis on collaboration and adaptability, the team is dedicating time to optimizing their robot’s maneuverability, scoring mechanisms, and defensive strategies to gain a competitive edge. Beyond the competition itself, Team 1731 remains committed to mentorship, outreach, and inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders through community engagement and FIRST initiatives.

As we dive into the 2025 season, stay tuned for updates on the team’s design process, competition progress, and key takeaways from each event. With hard work, innovation, and teamwork at the core, Team 1731 is ready to take on the challenge and make this season one to remember!

In the Spotlight

Follow Team 1731’s journey through the competition season as we take on exciting challenges and showcase our robotics skills. From regional qualifiers to championship events, this is where you’ll find updates on match results, rankings, and key moments that define our season. Stay tuned for recaps, standout performances, and the latest achievements as we push the limits of innovation and teamwork on the field!

Week 1 Recap

Glen Allen, VA - March 1-2

Team 1731, the Fresta Valley Robotics Club, showcased exceptional performance at the CHS District Glen Allen VA Event presented by Herndon Foundation, held from February 28 to March 2, 2025, at Deep Run High School in Glen Allen, Virginia.

They secured the top position in the qualification rankings, achieving a ranking score of 4.25 with a record of 9 wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie over 12 matches. This outstanding performance not only highlights their technical prowess and strategic excellence but also reinforces their status as a leading team in the FIRST Chesapeake District.

Week 3 Recap

Bethesda, MD - March 15 -16

After two weeks of hardware and software modifications to MacDyver, Bethesda was our second opportunity to see our team in action. After a rocky start, we were able to finish in 3rd place and formed an alliance for the playoffs.

Going undefeated in the playoffs, we secured our win with our second blue banner of the season!

We also earned an award for our Autonomous.

These two wins earns us a spot in the District Championship in April.

District Championship Recap

CHS Champs, Upper Marlboro, MD - April 4-6

Team 1731 just completed competing in the District Championship. While it was not the result we wanted, it was still a great time competing with the best robots in the Virginia, Maryland, and DC area.

Team 1731 fought through several issues that hampered our earlier matches and ended up being picked as a partner on the 7th-seeded alliance. We went 1-2 in the playoffs.

We did, however, set a District record high score in one of our matches in the playoffs.

With our performance in our first two events and the District championship, we ended up ranked as the 11th best team in the District and earned a spot in the World Championship in Houston.