La Crescent, MN - (WXOW) - A Lego robotics team from La Crescent has earned top honors at the Minnesota state competition, earning a place at the World Festival event in April.

Students at Crucifixion Elementary finished among the top three state competitors after facing off with 66 other Minnesota teams. Their Lego robot performed at the highest levels, earning outstanding marks in strategy, innovation and core values.

They capped off their state accolades with winning a Champions award from the judges, based on their team dynamic and cooperation.

"Lego League competition may be really stressful at times," said Diana Van Atta, an eighth-grader on the team. "But in the end, it's worth it. You get to spend months with a team that you're really familiar with as well as good friends with," she added.

Now it's back to the practice table where the team works out problems and solutions, brainstorming until the next big event. It's coming up in April as the team gets ready for the trip to Detroit, host of the Lego League 2020 World Championship. The team for Crucifixion will be one of only 108 teams in attendance.

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