GREENVILLE, Texas — Greenville High School robotics team the Robowranglers capped off another standout season in 2026, continuing the program’s reputation as one of the premier robotics teams in the world.
Competing as Team 148 in the 2026 FIRST Robotics Competition season, the Robowranglers finished with an impressive 52-14 official match record and ranked sixth overall in the highly competitive FIRST in Texas district standings.
The team also:
- Qualified for the FIRST Championship in Houston
- Finished in the top four percent globally
- Earned second place in UIL robotics competition in Texas
Founded in 1992, the Robowranglers are now completing their 35th season of competition.
Strong Season Across Texas Competitions
Throughout the season, students designed, built, programmed, and operated a competition robot for this year’s game challenge, which focused on collecting and launching game pieces into scoring hubs during fast-paced alliance matches.
The season began at the FIRST in Texas Belton District Event, where the Robowranglers captured the event championship alongside alliance partners Team 2468 and Team 5503.
Team 148 also earned the Excellence in Engineering Award after posting a dominant 16-1 match record.
At the Fort Worth District Event, the team advanced to the finals and earned the Industrial Design Award for the robot’s engineering and design quality.
The Robowranglers then competed at the FIRST in Texas District Championship in the Apollo Division, where they finished with an 11-1 qualification record and ranked fourth out of 45 teams.
The team again received the Industrial Design Award while solidifying its position among the state’s top robotics programs.
Competing on the World Stage
The season concluded at the FIRST Championship in Houston, where Team 148 competed in the Newton Division against some of the top robotics teams from around the globe.
Senior Tony Gonzalez said the season marked a major personal milestone as he stepped into the role of driver during the program’s landmark 35th year.
“It was my first year driving, which is a very big role,” Gonzalez said. “There were big shoes to fill, and I’m glad I was able to step up and do it.”
Sophomore Bradley Sampson said competing at the world championship level challenged the team to perform at its highest level while building connections with students from around the world.
“It was really competitive, and we had to know what we were doing, work efficiently, and work as a team,” Sampson said. “You also get to meet people from all over the world, which is really cool.”
Freshman Erick Enriquez, who served as a scout lead during his first season, said joining the program quickly became a memorable experience.
“Everybody knows who your team is and what you bring,” Enriquez said. “It’s amazing being part of something like that.”
Building Future STEM Leaders
Beyond competition success, the Robowranglers program gives students hands-on experience in:
- Engineering
- Programming
- Manufacturing
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Team collaboration
Students dedicate extensive hours before and after school, on weekends, and during competitions to prepare throughout the season.
Coach Jennifer Rollins said the students’ dedication continues to drive the program’s success.
“Our students have put in the work all season long, and it shows,” Rollins said. “The dedication, teamwork, and perseverance they’ve demonstrated this year have been incredible to watch, and I couldn’t be prouder of what they’ve accomplished both on and off the field.”
As another successful season closes, Team 148 continues to carry forward the motto that has defined the Robowranglers program for decades: “Have Fun. Make Friends. Chase Excellence.”
