Two teams from Shoals Community School competed at the FIRST Lego League State Championship on Saturday at the University of Indianapolis, joining 36 teams from across Indiana who advanced from local qualifiers and semi-state competitions held at Vincennes University and Purdue University Fort Wayne.
The RoboRox team finished third in the Robot Game competition, earning 430 points and receiving a Robot Game Finalist trophy for their performance. The RoxStars team placed seventh, earning 365 points.
FIRST Lego League (FLL) is a youth robotics and STEM program for students in elementary and middle school that challenges participants to design, build, and program autonomous robots to complete specific missions on a game field. Each season has a real-world theme that encourages teams to explore problems, develop solutions, and present their findings in a research-based Innovation Project. Teams are also evaluated on Core Values, including teamwork, creativity, and professionalism.
The Shoals teams advanced through a season of local and semi-state competitions, demonstrating both technical skill and collaboration. The state championship included multiple rounds of robot games, judged presentations, and awards recognizing innovation and teamwork. Students from Shoals proudly represented their school and community throughout the event.
Shoals Community School acknowledged the support of family, friends, and local businesses throughout the robotics season. Both teams plan to return next year, with preparations for the 2026 FIRST Lego League season beginning in August.
Additional information can be found on the Shoals Community School Corporation’s Facebook.
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