Twas the Night before the Tournament

'Twas the night before tourney, as observed by this gal,
Ev'ry teammate was stirring - even our robot, "Pal."
The pictures were placed in the binder with care,
In hopes that blue ribbons soon would be theirs.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of robots danced in their heads.
And the robot in its charger, and the team with white caps,
Had just settled their brains for a long night's nap.

They dreamed of the tournament all through the night.
Lights above the game table, fluorescent and bright,
Shone down on the LEGOs. Oh, what a sight!
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a team of seven children, eager to cheer.

They sprang to the table. The ref blew the whistle.
Away flew the robot as fast as a missile.
The team kept on cheering, 'til match finals were nearing,
And how does it all end? Come out and see, my friend!
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Where? We'll be at the Marquette High School tournament. It starts at 8 am and goes until 5 pm. Judging interviews are in the morning, robot competitions in the early afternoon, and then come the awards! Hope to see you there.

~Madeline