National Robotics Championship Goes To Steinbrenner High Robotics Team

LUTZ, FL — JROTC students from Steinbrenner High School returned to school this week singing a new tune: "We are the Champions."

The Steinbrenner students went up against 130 teams from Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Space Command JROTC units at the JROTC Robotics National Championship @ VEX Worlds in Dallas, Texas, last week, and swept the competition.

Teams were placed in two divisions to play in 10 qualification rounds before facing off for the national title. The teams were randomly selected as partners and opponents, playing each round until teams earned their rankings.

Steinbrenner’s team members partnered with other teams from Hawaii and Indiana and played a best of three titles match. In the end, the Steinbrenner Warriors earned the Divisional Championship and were named the 2023 National Champions.

This was the first time in this competition that the highest award has been won by a team in Florida. All members of the team are eligible for scholarships through the Robot Event Competition Foundation.