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October 2025

Season Kickoff Sets Stage for Competitive Year

The team has hit the ground running this season after being selected from a pool of over 45 applicants. With rosters now finalized, studying is in full swing as we prepare for the upcoming Hawk & Hornet Tournament, where they'll face their first major test of the season. Team chemistry is building quickly as members work to master new strategies for new events such as hovercraft and water quality, and refine their skills. Dedication during these crucial early weeks will be essential as we look to defend our 1st place title from the last year and set precedent for what promises to be a challenging tournament schedule ahead.

In addition to the start of the season, events were drafted among team members, team apparel designs were chosen, and we voted on the name of this year's mascot. Voting had to occur twice. The original vote was questionable, with (mostly light-hearted) accusations of voter fraud, and a recount was demanded. The issue was contentious, but the final name selected was a compromise, a combination of the top 2 contenders: Spheven Seal-Roth

-R. Amin

October Super Seals

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September 2025

Placements Testing

This year's placement process proved to be competitive, with over 45 applicants navigating a two-tiered placement testing system identifying 36 team members and placing them on one of the 3 teams. The first round of tests served as a filter to determine which of the 45 would advance, followed by a second round of assessments that ultimately placed members on Black, Gold, or White teams based on performance.

The testing was notably challenging, resulting in several unexpected upsets that caught many by surprise. Despite the competitive tension, the nature of placements had a galvanizing effect on the entire group, motivating everyone, regardless of their final team assignment, to stay sharp and continue pushing themselves.

-R. Amin

September Super Seals

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