 We are proud of our Lutheran High School scientists who competed against students from across the San Antonio region at the Alamo Regional Science Fair! Out of 17 projects presented, 12 earned ribbons — and 3 students were selected as Grand Prize Finalist interviewees: Carson | Mollie | Sierra Here's how our Mustangs placed: 🥇 1st Place
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 Boys' team earns Central Texas Qualifier berth with perfect 5-0 record and Connect Award The Mechanical Mustangs robotics teams brought their A-game to this weekend's FIRST Tech Challenge league championship, with the boys' team punching their ticket to the Central Texas Regional Championship after an impressive tournament performance. Boys' Team: Perfect Record Leads to Regional Berth The boys' team put together a flawless 5-0 performance in qualification rounds, climbing from their initial ninth-place ranking to secure the fourth seed heading into elimination rounds. Their consistent excellence throughout the day—combining strong driving skills, a solid mechanical robot, and strategic alliance pairings—positioned them as the number four alliance captain. Though they faced a setback in their first double-elimination match against the fifth seed, the team's overall performance spoke volumes. Their success was capped off with the first-place Connect Award, which, combined with their competitive record, earned them a direct advancement to the Central Texas Regional Championship. Girls' Team: Strong Showing with Sustain Award The girls' team competed with determination throughout the day, including a notable match alongside the tournament's top-ranked team. Their efforts were recognized with a second-place Sustain Award, demonstrating their commitment to the program's values beyond just competitive performance. While they didn't accumulate enough points to advance beyond league play, team members Lexi and Naomi exemplified leadership, serving in mentor roles throughout the season and driving both the first and last matches of league competition. Kinetic Kids: Full FIRST Experience A highlight of the tournament was watching the Kinetic Kids team—the FIRST Access team our students mentor on Monday nights—compete alongside 34 other teams. Rather than participating in only the annual FIRST Access event, these young men experienced the full competition: judging sessions, pit interviews, and matches throughout the day. "What does full participation look like for our team of special needs?" reflected Coach Andrew Schuetze during the tournament. "Here they are with 34 other teams competing for advancement at the league tournament." The Kinetic Kids team earned two pit interviews from judges and competed with the support of their LHS student mentors, who Schuetze described as "young STEM leaders [who] fill my heart with a season-long mentorship." A Day of Competition The tournament day began at 8:30 AM with the boys' team heading to judging while preparing their robot for compliance inspection. Throughout the day, all three teams fielded multiple pit interviews from judges—often a positive indicator of award consideration. The boys' team methodically built their ranking through the qualification rounds, maintaining sixth place for much of the day before securing the fourth seed. As alliance captain, they selected their elimination round partner and battled through the bracket toward their regional qualification. The Mechanical Mustangs program continues to demonstrate that competitive excellence and inclusive mentorship can thrive side by side. Congratulations to all three teams on a successful league championship, and best of luck to the boys' team as they prepare for the Central Texas Regional Championship! |
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