Broadwater Lego Robotics Teams Excel At Helena Competition
Author: Roger Flynn, STOKE
Broadwater Lego Robotics Teams Excel at Helena Competition
Roger Flynn, STOKE
On January 25, Broadwater Robotics’ middle school LEGO robotics teams, the Broadwater Avengineers and Broadwater Brainiacs, competed at Helena College, showcasing their innovation, teamwork, building and programming skills. Out of 18 teams, both Broadwater teams delivered exceptional performances, earning top honors and advancing to the state competition in Bozeman on February 8. Only 7 of the 18 teams in Helena qualified for state, making this achievement even more exciting.
The Broadwater Brainiacs earned 2nd place overall out of 18 teams and 2nd best game score in the robot challenge where they solve puzzles in a 2-minute and 30-second match. Their team members included Skylar Sellay, Kathryn Six, Titus Kirksey, Everett Kirksey, Kay Crusch, Calvin McCauley, Erilyn Strait and Jayden Flynn. The Brainiacs’ well-rounded performance highlighted their success in robot design, core values, the robot challenge, and their innovation project.
The Broadwater Avengineers achieved an impressive 3rd place in the robot challenge and won 1st place in the Innovation Project category for their impactful work addressing mercury contamination in Canyon Ferry Lake. Their innovation project stood out for its depth, creativity, and real-world potential. The Avengineers’ team members included Anthony Grandy, Karter Schmaus, Sam Smith, Trenton Essary, Liam Wells, Cade Culbreth, and Nik Toney.
Both teams’ success at Helena exemplifies the values of FIRST LEGO League, emphasizing teamwork, innovation, and STEM problem-solving. As the Avengineers and Brainiacs prepare for the state competition in Bozeman, their hard work continues to inspire STEM programs in the Broadwater community.
The Broadwater Robotics program is coached by Spencer Sellay, Dr. Lisa Brown, Dr. Adam Six, Bobbie McCauley, Roger Flynn, and BHS senior Max Sellay. Broadwater Robotics is generously supported by STOKE, Townsend Rotary, Schneider Electric, Opportunity Bank, The Lodge of Townsend, Green Wing Excavation, Flynn Hay and Grain, Infinite Hope Counseling, Skreens, Broadwater Family Chiropractic, Wild Pine Creative, Lazy RM Beef, Gianforte Family Foundation, and Department of Defense (DoD) STEM
Congratulations to both teams on their outstanding achievements, and best of luck at state!
Team: Broadwater Braniacs (teal shirts)
Broadwater Brainiacs with their 2nd place Champion’s Award and 2nd place Robot Performance award. From left to right: Jayden Flynn, Everett Kirksey, Kathryn Six, Kay Crusch, Calvin McCauley, Titus Kirksey, Skylar Sellay, Erilyn Strait.
Team: Broadwater Avengineers (purple shirts)
with their 1st place Innovation Project award. From left to right back: Liam Wells, Sam Smith, Nik Toney, Karter Schmaus, Anthony Grandy, Trenton Essary. Front: Cade Culbreth.
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Image 1 Caption: Broadwater Robotics Team, from left to right back row: Max Sellay, Spencer Sellay, Dr. Lisa Brown, Kathryn Six, Skylar Sellay, Titus Kirksey, Jayden Flynn, Nik Toney, Sam Smith, Anthony Grandy, Trenton Essary, Dr. Adam Six, Bobbie McCauley, Roger Flynn. From left to right front row: Kay Crusch, Erilyn Strait, Calvin McCauley, Everett Kirksey, Cade Culbreth, Liam Wells, Karter Schmaus.
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Image 2 Caption: Broadwater Brainiac team preparing to run their last match of the day. Pictured from left to right: Calvin McCauley, Everett Kirksey, Skylar Sellay, and Erilyn Strait.
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Image 3 Caption: Broadwater Avengineers with their 1st place Innovation Project award. From left to right back: Liam Wells, Sam Smith, Nik Toney, Karter Schmaus, Anthony Grandy, Trenton Essary. Front: Cade Culbreth.
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Broadwater Brainiacs with their 2nd place Champion’s Award and 2nd place Robot Performance award. From left to right: Jayden Flynn, Everett Kirksey, Kathryn Six, Kay Crusch, Calvin McCauley, Titus Kirksey, Skylar Sellay, Erilyn Strait.
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