Texas Robotics Invitational will be June 30-July 1 at Strake Jesuit.

Texas Robotics Invitational will be June 30-July 1 at Strake Jesuit.

4 Katy ISD robotics teams competing

Four robotics teams from Katy Independent School District high schools will be competing at the Texas Robotics Invitational (TRI) at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, 8900 Bellaire Blvd., June 30-July 1.

They are among 38 high school teams from around the country who will compete with their 120-pound robots that they have designed and built.

Representing Katy ISD will be CRyptonite from Cinco Ranch High School, Nutz and Boltz from Morton Ranch High School, Robospartans from Seven Lakes High School and Steel Talons from Tompkins High School. The event will include matches and workshops. Free admission from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit http://spectrum3847.org/TRI for information.

Tournament organizer and Spectrum 3847 Coach Allen Gregory said, "TRI is one of the largest summer robot tournaments in Texas. We want families to come to learn that S-T-E-M is the key to unlocking the future and think about starting a robotics program in their schools. TRI showcases some of the top high school talent in the country. See enthusiastic high school students compete with their 120-pound robots in an action-packed matches."

TRI is an off-season event in Houston and is planned and organized by Spectrum FRC#3847 with the help of Houston area teams, and volunteers."

Spectrum FRC #3847 is made up of high school students from St. Agnes Academy and Strake Jesuit College Preparatory.

For more information on the TRI, contact Gregory at TRI@spectrum3847.org or 360-390-5244.

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