News & Updates

Stay up to date with the latest from Team 1731! From competition highlights and team achievements to community outreach and behind-the-scenes moments, this is your go-to source for everything happening with our robotics team. Whether we're gearing up for the next big event, celebrating a hard-fought victory, or sharing insights from our mentors and alumni, you'll find it all here. Check back often for updates and follow our competition journey on The Blue Alliance, FIRST Robotics Events, and FIRST Chesapeake.

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.

Meet Andy!
As we count down to our first competition, we’re spotlighting the incredible members of Team 1731—sharing their bios and photos so you can get to know the amazing people behind the team. Stay tuned for more!

Today's workshop went great! Things are getting done 🔥

Team 1731 is off to a great start this year! 🔥

And it's a wrap! Lowrider has completed his final competition of the 2024 season. Big shout out to @bluecheeserobotics @frc_1086 and @triplehelix2363 for hosting Rumble #9.

Lowrider finished first and along with partners @eastbots_4795 and @koibots went undefeated in the playoffs to record a win!

This was a fun season, a great game, and awesome competition at @_firstchesapeake_ . Kudos all the way around!

Shout out to @riversideresearch for being our season sponsor. We could not have done it without your support.

Now, on to 2025 - Reefscape!

Great day at the Chesapeake Robotics Icebreaker. We won with our friends alliance captain @therobobees and partners @cspfrc9072 and @koibots. Also, @team614robotics put on an awesome event! It was so much fun seeing old friends and making new acquaintances.

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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.