CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Several Central Illinois robotics teams are advancing to the state tournament next month.

Champaign-Urbana's two challenge robotics teams have earned spots at the 2026 FIRST Tech Challenge state championship.

The students competed against 31 teams from across the region.

Ctrl-Y finished fourth overall, while Ctrl-X finished in sixth.

Ctrl-X's finish was especially notable as eight of its 12 team members were rookies. 

Supreme Scream Bros from Decatur and DCS MechWarriors from Forsyth also qualified.

Ctrl-Y was second runner-up for the Inspire Award, recognizing outstanding robot design, innovation and community outreach. 

The two-day FIRST Tech Challenge Illinois Championship Tournament will take place in DeKalb on Mar. 6 and 7. 

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