Crusader Robotics Team 8421 won the 2026 FIRST New Hampshire Governor’s Cup on September 26. The team is from Littleton High School/Hugh Gallen Career and Technical Center.
FIRST New Hampshire hosts the event each year. It takes place outside the regular season. Teams met at the AllWell North Field House at Plymouth State University. Crusader Robotics did well in the first round of matches. The team had no major problems with its robot.
Team 8421 then joined two other teams to form a group called an alliance. Their group was ranked second. It included Team 1073, The Force Team, from Hollis, and Team 5813, Morpheus, from Concord.
The three teams won each playoff round and moved on to the finals. After several close matches, they won the Governor’s Cup.
The win gives Crusader Robotics a boost as the team gets ready for its fourth season. The new season starts in January 2027.
Team 8421 thanks its students, mentors, families, school district, and sponsors for their help and support.