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Two of Wheeler High School’s CircuitRunners Robotics teams, the FTC Team 1002 Surge and FTC Team 11347 Blackout, have officially qualified for the Georgia FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship, which will be held on February 21, 2026, at Riverside Preparatory Academy in Gainesville, GA.
This season, FTC 1002 earned 2nd Place Inspire Award and was part of the Winning Alliance, 1st Team Selected, while FTC 11347 earned the 1st Place Inspire Award. These awards reflect not just on-field success, but excellence in engineering, design, outreach, and leadership. Both teams are among the top FIRST Tech Challenge programs in Georgia this season.
CircuitRunners Robotics is a 23-year student-led STEM program that has built a sustainable pipeline for students in Marietta, reaching over 18,000 people this year through competitions, outreach, and mentorship. We are proud of our students’ achievements and the community impact they continue to create.
For more information on the CircuitRunners, click here.
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