West Kentucky Robo Challenge Xtreme (RCX) Regional Tournament: Winners Set to Advance to State Tournament

by Justin Jones

Paducah, KY (03/12/2025) — The West Kentucky Robo Challenge Xtreme (RCX) Regional Tournament held on campus last weekend with winners in the elementary, middle, and high school divisions now set to advance to the state tournament. The competition, which took place Saturday March 8, featured 33 teams from across the region, all participating in a thrilling robotics challenge with the theme "Mission Horizon: Headed to the Moon."

The following teams have earned their spots at the state tournament:

Elementary School Division:

Champions: Robo Raiders, Cedars of Lebanon Christian Academy

Runner-Up: Carlisle Comets, Carlisle County Elementary School

Third Place: Fulton Pilots, Fulton County Elementary School

Middle School Division:

Champions: Calloway MS #2, Calloway County Middle School

Runner-Up: HES Blazers, University Heights Academy

Third Place: Code Crafters, University Heights Academy

Fourth Place: The Rovers, Murray Middle School

Fifth Place: Lyons Robotics, Lyon County Middle School

Sixth Place: Error 404, University Heights Academy

High School Division:

Champions: Robo Legends, Cedars of Lebanon Christian Academy

Runner-Up: DSO Bots, University Heights Academy

Third Place: The Rockin' Robots, University Heights Academy

These teams have demonstrated exceptional skill in problem-solving, programming, and teamwork throughout the competition. They will now compete at the state level for the opportunity to advance further in the robotics competition.

Congratulations to all the winners, and best of luck as they continue their journey to the state tournament!

For more information on the West Kentucky Robo Challenge Xtreme or to learn more about the upcoming state tournament, please contact Mellisa Duncan at mellisa.duncan@kctcs.edu.

About: West Kentucky Robo Challenge Xtreme The West Kentucky Robo Challenge Xtreme (RCX) is an annual robotics competition designed to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through hands-on challenges. The event promotes innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while providing students the opportunity to showcase their talents in a fun and competitive environment.

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