Carlsbad, California (Feb. 11, 2023) – Carlsbad and Sage Creeks high school’s First Tech Challenge Robotics teams competed in their respective League Championships. Sage Creek High School’s four robotics teams competed on Saturday at the Turing League Championship hosted by Sage Creek High School.  Carlsbad High School’s three robotics teams competed on Sunday at the Gauss League Championship at the Classical Academy High School.

The competitions included multiple robot matches with various alliance partners and a judging session where teams were assessed on their robot design, software, and outreach. The teams represented their schools and the district well with innovative robot designs, robust programming, and gracious professionalism. Way to go –  Carlsbad Robotics! 

The teams took home the following awards at their respective tournaments:

• Winning Alliance Captain- Crow Force (SCHS)
• Finalist Alliance Team- Botcats (SCHS)
• Design Award 1^st Place- Botcats (SCHS)
• Motivate Award 1^st Place- Buffalo Wings (CHS)
• Innovate Award 2^nd Place- Level Up (SCHS)

Crow Force, Botcats, and Buffalo Wings have qualified to advance and compete among the top 36 teams in the region at the San Diego First Tech Challenge Regional Championship to be held on March 12^th at Pacific Ridge School.

A huge thank you to our team Mentors, Coaches, and community partner, Nordson Corporation for supporting the Carlsbad Robotics Program and these phenomenal students!