Madison Highland Prep's VEX Robotics Team 8373P has secured the coveted Tournament Champion title at the recent HPW 3rd Annual VEX Robotics Competition, earning them a place at the state competition. The winning alliance, consisting of talented students Adebowale Rafiu, Rocket Rolando, Keelan Shardonofsky, Wayne Galloway, and Tate Del Housaye, demonstrated exceptional engineering prowess, strategic thinking, and teamwork. This significant achievement highlights the students' dedication to excellence and underscores Madison Highland Prep's commitment to competitive STEM education.
The team attributed their decisive victory to their new strategy and significant modifications to their robot, which provided a distinct competitive edge in the tournament's complex challenges. The collaborative effort and hours spent on design and programming proved instrumental in their success. Team members expressed enthusiasm about their qualification, with Adebowale sharing, "We're really excited for state because we've been working on our bots in a more strategic way and communicating better as a team." Wayne added, "I'm very happy because it made all of our hard work worth it. We spent days redesigning our robot and changing our competition strategy and now we get to showcase it at state."
With the Tournament Champion win, Team 8373P is now focused on delivering an outstanding performance at the VEX Robotics Arizona State Championship, scheduled to take place on March 6th and 7th, 2026. The team is eager to take on the best competitors in the state, utilizing the skills and strategies developed throughout the season. Their ultimate goal is to secure a spot at the prestigious VEX Robotics World Championship, showcasing Madison Highland Prep's innovation on a global stage.