<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">This past weekend, our robotics teams showcased their talent and determination at the VEX IQ State Championship in Reeds Spring. Competing in over 100 matches, all six of our teams demonstrated remarkable skill, resilience, and teamwork—overcoming obstacles such as malfunctioning robots and other unexpected challenges.</span></p><p> </p><p></p><h4><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong>Team Highlights</strong></span></h4><ul data-spread="true"><li><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong>Team 243A</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">: This team delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 82 in their final match, which resulted in a tie. In an electrifying rematch, they secured an incredible score of 108, earning the title of </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong>Missouri VEX IQ Elementary Champions!</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"> Additionally, they won both the </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong>Design Award</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"> and the </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong>Teamwork Championship Award</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">, qualifying for the </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong>World Championship in Dallas on May 12-14.</strong></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong>Team 243D</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">: This team set an early high score of 69 in the finals, which remained unbeaten until the last two matches. They also earned the </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong>Energy Award</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"> for their efforts!</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong>Team 243B</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">: Finished an impressive </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong>6th place</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"> in the state and performed strongly in the finals.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong>Team 243E</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">: Competed in the more challenging </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong>Middle School Division</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">, securing </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong>8th place</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"> in the state and </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong>4th place in the MS finals.</strong></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong>Team 243F</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">: This young team showed incredible promise, previously winning a state championship. They reached the finals once again and finished </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong>4th in the Elementary School finals.</strong></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong>Team 243C</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">: Overcame numerous challenges to secure </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong>15th place in the state.</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"> Their dedication and teamwork were evident in every match.</span></p><p> </p></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">Throughout the competition, students experienced a rollercoaster of emotions—navigating both excitement and pressure. Yet, their perseverance made every challenge worthwhile.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">While </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">Team 243A has already qualified for the World Championship</span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">, we are still awaiting additional invitations due to the high rankings of our other teams. We remain hopeful and continue to send positive energy for more opportunities for our students to showcase their skills on the world stage! </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">A huge thank you to our dedicated coaches, </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px"><strong>Ms. Breslin, Mrs. Basdas, and Mrs. Demircan</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">, for their guidance and support. Your commitment to our students’ success is truly appreciated!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:16px">Stay tuned for updates, and let’s continue to cheer on our incredible teams as they aim for even greater heights!</span></p>
This past weekend, our robotics teams showcased their talent and determination at the VEX IQ State Championship in Reeds Spring. Competing in over 100 matches, all six of our teams demonstrated remarkable skill, resilience, and teamwork—overcoming obstacles such as malfunctioning robots and other unexpected challenges. Team HighlightsTeam 243A: This team delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 82 in their final match, which resulted in a tie. In an electrifying rematch, they secured an incredible score of 108, earning the title of Missouri VEX IQ Elementary Champions! Additionally, they won both the Design Award and the Teamwork Championship Award, qualifying for the World Championship in Dallas on May 12-14.Team 243D: This team set an early high score of 69 in the finals, which remained unbeaten until the last two matches. They also earned the Energy Award for their efforts!Team 243B: Finished an impressive 6th place in the state and performed strongly in the finals.Team 243E: Competed in the more challenging Middle School Division, securing 8th place in the state and 4th place in the MS finals.Team 243F: This young team showed incredible promise, previously winning a state championship. They reached the finals once again and finished 4th in the Elementary School finals.Team 243C: Overcame numerous challenges to secure 15th place in the state. Their dedication and teamwork were evident in every match. Throughout the competition, students experienced a rollercoaster of emotions—navigating both excitement and pressure. Yet, their perseverance made every challenge worthwhile.While Team 243A has already qualified for the World Championship, we are still awaiting additional invitations due to the high rankings of our other teams. We remain hopeful and continue to send positive energy for more opportunities for our students to showcase their skills on the world stage! A huge thank you to our dedicated coaches, Ms. Breslin, Mrs. Basdas, and Mrs. Demircan, for their guidance and support. Your commitment to our students’ success is truly appreciated!Stay tuned for updates, and let’s continue to cheer on our incredible teams as they aim for even greater heights!
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