BEDFORD — Four Robotics Teams from North Lawrence Community Schools secured spots in
the VEXIQ State Championship over the last month.
This is the 3rd time for some team members and the 1st or 2nd for others. The goal of the state tournament is to be crowned as champions and receive an invitation to the VEX IQ World Championship in Dallas. The VEX World Championship is the largest competition in the world, according to the Guinness World Records.
On January 13th, two Bedford Middle School (BMS) Robotics teams competed at the Shawswick tournament. Out of 38 teams in attendance, the BMS teams emerged as the Teamwork Tournament champions and earned their place in the upcoming State Championship.
Team A (Saeben Arce, Blake Beeson, Bella Brown, and Nathan Tomlin) and Team B (Hunter Chastain, Baron Roodschild, Penelope Silcott, and Nate Web) were the fourth alliance in the finals and outscored the top-seeded alliance. Team A also earned the Robot Skills Champion award by having the event’s highest combined driving and autonomous score.
BMS Robotics, team A and B from Bedford Middle School.
On January 27th, Needmore Elementary’s Robo-Toppers F (Liam Arce, Lincoln Blevins, Sal Liali, Jay Mayer) and the Parkview Elementary Panthers B (Cora Burris, Liam Kern, Addison Lemon, and Parker Presser) competed at the Shawswick tournament with 19 teams in total.
Both teams made it to the finals and won the Teamwork Champion Award. Their success in this competition has set them on the path to compete at the highest level in the upcoming State Championship, a testament to their hard work and determination.
Robo-Toppers F team from Needmore Elementary School.
These 4 teams of robotics enthusiasts have navigated through challenging tasks, designed and built cutting-edge robots, and engaged in strategic gameplay during competitions. Their achievements highlight the significance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and its impact on shaping the next generation of innovators.
Panthers B team from Parkview Elementary.
The coaches of the robotics teams (Reeve Arce – BMS, Brian Beeson – BMS, John Lemon – Parkview Panthers, and Molly Staggs – Needmore Robo-Toppers) expressed immense pride in the students’ accomplishments. These young minds have honed their technical skills and developed invaluable teamwork and problem-solving abilities. The State Championship is the next exciting chapter in their journey, and we are confident they will continue to shine.
The VEX IQ State Championship 2024 is set to take place on March 23rd at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, where the NLCS robotics teams will face off against other top-performing teams from across the state. The competition promises to be intense, with participants showcasing their robots’ capabilities in this year’s game “Full Volume.”
As the NLCS robotics teams gear up for the State Championship, they look forward to proudly representing their community and schools. The teams thank their sponsors, supporters, and the Lawrence County community for their unwavering encouragement and backing.
If you are looking for an opportunity to sponsor these teams or if you or your business is currently a sponsor and want to rank up to a higher tier, don’t hesitate to get in touch with NLCS Robotics Booster Club via email: NLCSRoboticsBoosterClub@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page to learn more: https://www.facebook.com/NLCSRoboticsBoosterClub. Individuals are encouraged to donate and all your support is greatly appreciated.
The deadline for sponsoring teams attending the VEX State Championship is February 15, 2024, to guarantee your logo will be on their shirts and banners. Visit the Booster Club website for more details: https://rb.gy/m6rf8e.
Contact Iris Tomlin, Vice President, NLCS Robotics Booster Club, for more information by emailing litomlin7@gmail.com or call 858-729-3720
Direct Booster Club email: NLCSRoboticsBoosterClub@gmail.com
NLCS Robotics Booster Club Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NLCSRoboticsBoosterClub
NLCS Booster Club website: https://sites.google.com/view/nlcs-robotics-booster-club/home
About NLCS Robotics Booster Club:
NLCS Robotics Booster Club is a non-profit organization committed to fostering excellence in education, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and to supporting, promoting, and advancing the robotics and STEM programs within the public NLCS System. The robotics teams at NLCS exemplify the institution’s dedication to nurturing innovative thinking and preparing students for future challenges in the rapidly evolving world of technology.
