The Highland K-Bots robotics team proved their elite status this past weekend at the VEX UIL State Robotics Competition in Houston. Competing against top talent, the team advanced to the State Semifinals, ranking them among the Top 8 teams for 1A–3A schools in Texas.
The competing team members include Wyatt McDonell, Max Shipp, Andrew Stuber, Marcus Johnson, Mason Taylor, Sam Gratehouse, Corren Wright, and Brodey Baxter.
Championship Performance
The K-Bots reached the state stage following an undefeated regular season where they were named Tournament Champions at every meet they entered. Their technical skill was further highlighted by a second-place finish in Skills earlier this month, having qualified for state three separate times over the course of the year.
"They work on improving their robot and their code every spare minute they get," said Coach Shipp. "They are a really special team."
Looking Ahead
The K-Bots will now prepare for their next major challenge: qualifying for worlds at the Texas Region 5 State Championship in Southlake on Feb. 27–28.