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The Spring Konstant, Dripping Springs High School’s FIRST Robotics Competition team, is heading to the 2025 FIRST World Championships in Houston from April 16-19.
In a season packed with triumphs, the team clinched a spot at the UIL FIRST Division State Championship with the robot receiving enough qualifying district points and receiving the coveted FIRST Impact Award at their Space City district event. This prestigious honor - earned for the second year in a row celebrates teams that go above and beyond in inspiring young minds and promoting STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). From mentoring kids and supporting local schools to publishing their own children’s book, Mission Un-Impossible, in five languages, these students are on a mission to make robotics accessible for everyone. The team also received the Excellence in Engineering Award at their first district competition in Belton.
At the UIL State Championship in Houston, the team made up of 47 driven students and 13 dedicated mentors - competed against 90 powerhouse teams split between two fields: Apollo and Mercury. After two days of qualifiers, The Spring Konstant landed in 14th place and were chosen to join the number 1 alliance with 6800 Valor from Vandegrift High School and 3005 RoboChargers from Emmett J Conrad High School.
On Saturday, April 5th, the team and their partners dominated the Apollo field to come out on top and advance to the finals. In a best-of-three showdown against Mercury’s top alliance, they clinched the State Championship in just two matches.
The Spring Konstant is sponsored by Dripping Springs ISD, ARM Automation, Gene Haas Foundation, and Torchy’s. To learn more about the team, or to get a copy of Mission Un-Impossible, visit springkonstant.org.
