Sports and Competition Sports and Competition

West Valley School robotics team dives into preparations for world championship


Published on 2025-03-23 22:42:21 - Yahoo
  Print publication without navigation

  • The West Valley School Gummy Sharks robotics team is diving into preparations to compete on the international stage at the FIRST World Championship. Team members Owen Banek, Marcus Bedtelyon, Brandon Hemmelman,

The West Valley High School robotics team, known as the "Wolfpack," has qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas, after winning the state championship in the "Spin Up" game category. This event, set for late April to early May, will see the team competing against over 800 teams from around the globe. The team, which has been active for 15 years, focuses on building robots that can score points by shooting discs into goals, showcasing their engineering skills and teamwork. Their success at the state level not only highlights their technical prowess but also their ability to work under pressure, as they had to manage a robot malfunction during the competition. The team's journey to the world championship is supported by community fundraising efforts, emphasizing the collective support for their educational and competitive endeavors.

Read the Full Yahoo Article at:
[ https://www.yahoo.com/news/west-valley-school-robotics-team-022000124.html ]