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2 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW New Mexico rancher renounces federal grazing contract at Bundy event ... Local farms captured in words and color ... Trump: I could shoot someone and not lose votes ... New Mexico rancher renounces federal grazing contract at Bundy event ... Local farms captured in words and color ... Trump: I could shoot someone and not lose votes ... EDUCATION Local Lego robotics teams receive high marks at state tournament Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 22, 2016 at 11:03 AM Updated Jan 22, 2016 at 2:07 PM Posted Jan. 22, 2016 at 11:03 AM Updated Jan 22, 2016 at 2:07 PM » Social News Several youth robotics teams from Jackson County were finalists at recent state tournaments. The Valley School of Southern Oregon and St. Mary's both had teams in the Oregon FIRST LEGO League Championship Tournament, held Jan. 9 and 10 in Hillsboro. The Valley School of Southern Oregon's team, Atom Bomb, received first place in the Presentation category, which recognizes the best presentations to judges. S.M.O.R., of St. Mary's School, placed second in the Innovative Solution category, which recognizes the best solution to a problem assigned to their robot, according to officials at the Oregon FIRST LEGO League Championship Tournament. Two Rogue Valley First Tech Challenge teams — the high school level of youth robotics competitions — also came away with accolades from the Oregon FIRST Tech Challenge competition, held Jan. 16 in Junction City. St. Mary's FTC team "C4" received the winning Alliance Captain Award, given to the team that collaborates with the most high-ranked teams on problems. The school's "Trial 'N Terror" team received a second place Inspire Award, which honors the best all-around teams. Rogue River Jr./Sr. High School received the second-team winning Alliance Award. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 22, 2016 at 11:03 AM Updated Jan 22, 2016 at 2:07 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501