JCS earns runner-up in robotics state competition

On Saturday, April 17, the top eight high school robotics teams from across Kentucky were at the Central Bank Center for a day of intense competition. Jackson City Tigers, coached by Sarah Wolfe-Trent, had a tremendous year.  They were undefeated in league play and Vulcan League champs.  On Saturday, after defeating Dunbar and Eminence, Jackson (less than 100 students) advanced to the final match where they were defeated by Nelson’s UP Center (over 2,000 students).

 

“I have coached this team for three years,” stated Coach Trent.  “We started with a table in the back of the library.  Our tools consisted of a few tools I borrowed from my husband.  To say this is a big accomplishment is an understatement.  I couldn’t be prouder of our Robot Gladiator Team.”

 

Superintendent, Wayne Sizemore, expressed the need for community support for robotics teams.  “I realize robotics competition is new to our area, but it really is an opportunity to keep our kids current in today’s world of technology and manufacturing.  It can open doors for our students and our community in ways we can’t even imagine.  I’ll add that community support is critical and much appreciated.”