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High School Robotics Team Wins World Championship
Santa Cruz County's Hephaestus Robotics team captured its first world title, winning the Ranger Class at the 2026 MATE ROV World Championship in Newfoundland — besting 47 high school teams from 13 countries after back-to-back third-place finishes.
MATE Monterey Bay Regional ROV Competition
The MATE Monterey Bay Regional ROV Competition will be Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 to 4:00 PM at Watsonville High School pool where students across the region will showcase their remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) performing real-world mission tasks.