FRC Team 648 - QC Elite Flaming Squirrels

08/09/2026

With Gear It Forward Robotics: Oswego 2338 – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

07/31/2026

Had a great time at Rock River Robotics Offseason Event last weekend. We ranked 18 and were selected as the second robot by Alliance 2 Captain Gear It Forward Robotics: Oswego 2338 and FRC Team 4096, "Ctrl-Z" in the elimination matches. Although, we didn't make it to the end, we enjoyed competing alongside these amazing teams. Our intake broke part way through the competition so we shifted to become a defense bot. It was the first time on the field for most of the team but by the end of the day, they showed they could be adaptable, grew in their positions, knew when they had to queue, and came together as a team. Most importantly, they had fun and would do it again. The team stayed to tear down which went quick this year. Thank you to our Alliance 2 teams and R2OC hosting teams!!! Can't wait until next year!

07/27/2026

We now have a LinkedIn page. Hoping to connect with more of our alums over the past 29 years!! Of course we are including Team 309 who started it all. Please spread the word.

QC Elite Team 648 | 12 followers on LinkedIn. We are a FIRST Robotics Competition team with multiple FIRST teams and the QC STEM Alliance center under our umbrella. | We are a community-based 501(c)3 team serving the greater Quad Cities area, including rural, urban, public, private, and homeschool s...

06/29/2026

In May, the team participated in the QCESC - Quad City Engineering and Science Council Cardboard Boat Regatta. It's a great way to end our season following robot competitions and lets the students be very creative. The students went all out with their Sponge Bob Bikini Bottom decor and brought home a trophy.

06/29/2026

There is still time to make donations to Birdies for Charity before July 1. We will receive at least a 5% bonus, but could be more, for every $1 donated. Your support keeps our FRC team, 2 FLL teams, and our QC STEM Alliance center going. Every bit counts! We do more than build robots, we build life skills that our youth can take with them into the future. Please share with family and friends.

Charity Solicited for: QC Elite Team 648
Bird #: 1123

https://birdiesforcharity.com/donate?charity=1123 #/charities

03/23/2026

03/21/2026

03/21/2026

Congratulations Coach Jason Ryan, winner of the Woodie Flowers Finalist Award at Central Illinois Regional!!!! This award is the highest honor a FIRST mentor can recieve. Jason puts in countless hours working with our students and spreading the message of FIRST. Thank you for choosing 648 to mentor and helping set up the QC STEM Alliance center.

03/21/2026

We are at Central Illinois Regional this weekend.

03/04/2026

Stop by during our Open House this Saturday, March 7, from 1-3 pm to see our 2026 robot! Here's a sneak peak video.

Teaser of the 2026 robot