CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - 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.Â
Ctrl-Y was second runner-up for the Inspire Award, recognizing outstanding robot design, innovation and community outreach.Â
The combined 22 team members represent nine local middle and high schools.
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