On Saturday November 8, 2008 the Western High School Robotics team, Team 2528 the Robo-Doves, competed in the 2008 Ramp Riot in Ambler, PA. Thirty-six teams from several states competed in the final off-season competition for the First Robotics Challenge. The Robo-Doves participated in the alliance that made it all the way to the championship round, earning a Finalist trophy. They were also awarded the special judge's award Rising Stars for the most promising new team.

