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This is the OFFICIAL fan page for Da Bears Robotics team #247. FIRST Robotics Team 247 Da Bears is based in Berkley, Michigan.

Our team is comprised of students from Berkley High School.

05/06/2026

REBUILT RECAP

05/02/2026

Good luck to all the alliances in the finals!!!

05/01/2026

A couple of weekends ago one of our own was named one of the 14 finalists to represent Michigan at the world competition in Houston, TX. This leadership award is a culmination of her five plus years in. From old mentors to new mentors, her journey has been shaped by everyone involved. Live today she attends the first leadership award finalist luncheon where they will be presenting awards to 10 winners.

04/20/2026

DA RECAP

Da Bears ended an extraordinary 2026 season this past weekend at the Michigan State Championship, held at SVSU Competing against some of the most elite robotics programs in the state, the team finished ranked 30th overall and closed the season ranked 132nd out of 531 teams in Michigan — a stronger finish than their state debut a year ago.

The robot performed well throughout the weekend, and the team competed with the energy and focus that has defined their entire season. While the team finished in the middle of the pack during qualifications and did not advance to playoff alliance competition, they left Saginaw with their heads high and their bonds stronger than ever.

Coach Schokora was recognized at the state level as a nominee for the Woody Flowers Award, which honors mentors and coaches who inspire students through gracious professionalism and dedication to the FIRST mission, a well-deserved nod to the culture he has helped build within the program.

Our team captain and junior at BHS, Sophina Runde, was named a State Finalist for the Leadership Award, the only individual student award in FIRST Robotics Competition, and will now advance to compete at the FIRST World Championship in Houston, TX in two weeks. Out of hundreds of student nominees across Michigan we are proud that one of our own received this award.

Sophina has been consistent in how she receives the recognition. "I wouldn't be here if it weren't for the love I have for this team," she said. "We call ourselves 'da family' and that's exactly what we are."

The achievement is the culmination of a season that held obstacles. We entered 2026 with no build room until one week before season kickoff, under new leadership, and navigating significant organizational changes driven largely by the students themselves.

"Da family" is just getting started.

Da Recap

- 🏅 Woodhaven HS — Finalists Medal (2nd Alliance Overall)

- 🏅 Woodhaven HS — Rising All Star Award

- 🏅 Troy Athens HS — Leadership Award (Soph Runde)

- 🏅 MI State Championship — Leadership Award State Finalist

- 🌍 Sophina Runde advances to FIRST World Championship, Houston, TX

- 📊 Season ranking: 132 out of 531 MI Teams

04/17/2026

Day two of states and has out done themselves again! Thank you so much for the thoughtful treats!!!

04/06/2026

🐻 What a weekend for Da Bears 247! 🐻
This past Saturday, our team competed at Troy Athens HS in our second in-season competition of the year — finishing qualification matches 11th overall and earning a 1st pick spot for Alliance 4 alongside Team 818 the Armadillos, Team 2673 the Tenacious Technicians, and Team 9212 Infinity. We battled hard through the playoffs before being eliminated in Round 3. The drive team was incredible, the crowd was LOUD, and the energy never quit. 💪
And then one of our own came home with something special. 🏆
Congratulations to Sophina Runde, team captain and BHS junior, who was honored with the Leadership Award — the only individual student award given at FIRST Robotics Competitions. Sophina will advance to compete at the state level in two weeks, and we could not be more proud.
Ever humble, Sophina put it best: “I wouldn’t be here, and I wouldn’t be in this position, if it weren’t for this team. They’re family to me.”
And speaking of the next step — State Championship is looking like a very real possibility for Da Bears 247 for the second year in a row. Stay tuned for the official word this week. 👀
Let’s go Bears! 🐻🤖

04/05/2026

Team 247 had a great weekend at Troy and will be heading to states!!! Thank you to all of our sponsors, mentors, and everyone else making our team as successful as it is. Go Bears!

04/04/2026

Today was the start of Troy 2. We left Troy today with a total of five wins and three losses. We're so pumped for tomorrow and ready to finish our last four qualifying matches!

10/26/2025

C3 hosted by went amazingly! we ended as the captains of alliance 6 with Bellvillians (6615) again, Wings of fire (51), and Hazmats B team (9995) as well! we overall had an amazing weekend and were able to teach the newer students the ropes!
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10/17/2025

Check us out at C3 hosted by at Northville High school on Saturday 10/25 and Sunday 10/26!
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Berkley High School
Berkley, MI
48072

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+12488429058

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