Notre Dame VEX IQ robotics teams rule the field at a competition held this past Saturday.
Notre Dame VEX IQ Team #3333Z, which earned an overall first-place finish Saturday in Warren, Mich., includes Meetali Mohindra (6), Reagan Plas (6) and Addison Barton (6).
Teams #3333Z and #3333Q led the pack nearly the entire day, with #3333Q winning the skills award and second place overall at the event as well as the judges award. Team #3333Z won the entire event, which qualifies them for the Michigan State Championship to be held Feb. 16-17 at Charlotte Middle School in Charlotte, Mich. Team #3333Z also placed 4th in skills on Saturday. Team #3333B finished 2nd in skills and 4th overall on Saturday.
Notre Dame’s Team #3333Q, which earned an overall second place on Saturday in Warren, includes Ella Kissman (5), Mia Carles (5), Lucas DiGrande (5) and Andrew Chang (5).
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