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X Academy Robotics Teams Secure 4th Consecutive Trip to World Championship
The Hephaestus Robotics Team, a 25-member high school team in the Santa Cruz COE X Academy Robotics Clubs, earned first place in the Ranger Class at the 2026 MATE Monterey Bay Regional ROV Competition on Saturday, April 25, securing a spot at the 2026 MATE ROV World Championship on June 25-27, 2026.