The FIRST Robotics team from Moffat County High School has qualified for the world competition for youth robotics. It’s in Houston, April 20-23.
Kristen Nichols is the coach of the high school team. She says they are improving the robot that they used in Denver. They’ll compete in a game that’s called “Rapid React.” It’s three minutes long and you’re on an alliance with three other teams.
Ten kids are going with three mentors, who are Kristen Nichols, Jeremy Boatman, and Kyle Turner. The team qualified at the regional competition in Denver.
Here are the names and grades of the students who qualified:
- Alex Nichols (12)
- Ameila Simes (12)
- Kadin Hume (12)
- Naveah Allen (12)
- Cody Eckoff (12)
- Evan Allen (12)
- Ray Merrick (11)
- Forrest Siminoe (11)
- Chase Serio (12)
- Payton Cox (11)
The robotics team has to raise money for the trip to the World Championships in Houston. Please contact Moffat County High School if you can help support the local team on their trip. The phone number is 970-824-7036. Or reach out to Kristen Nichols at kristen_nichols@hotmail.com
