Bentonville, AR - February 7, 2026
Whirlwind Robotics delivered a standout performance this weekend at the NWA Push Back Showdown: Black & Gold Edition in Bentonville, Arkansas. Competing against top robotics programs from across the region, Whirlwind athletes earned four of the tournament’s five available trophies, showcasing exceptional engineering skill, teamwork, and determination.
The tournament highlighted three Whirlwind Robotics teams for their excellence:
Innovative Dollar
Tournament Champions
Excellence Award
Skills Champion
Innovative Dollar demonstrated all-around mastery, earning the tournament’s most prestigious honors. Their combination of mechanical design, programming precision, and strategic gameplay set them apart throughout the event winning them the coveted triple crown.
Force Pushers
Tournament Champions
The Force Pushers fought through a highly competitive bracket to secure one of the Tournament Champion titles, displaying outstanding teamwork and match strategy.
Tall Blobfish
Judges Award
Tall BlobFish impressed tournament officials with their strong design process, perseverance, and unique contributions to the competition, earning them the Judges Award.
State Skills Rankings:
Innovative Dollar: 10th
Circuit Breakers: 29th
Force Pushers: 32nd