Two CAVA Teams Headed to the K12 Robotics League Championship

We’re thrilled to share some big news—two CAVA teams have made it to the final round of the K12 Robotics League Championship! Robomasters and The Cogsmiths have earned their spot among the top competitors and are heading to K12 Headquarters in Reston, Virginia, to compete in person on June 3, 2025.

Meet Our Finalists

Representing CAVA in the 4–6th grade category are Robomasters:

• Minh An, 4th grade CAVA-San Diego

Representing CAVA in the 7–9th grade category are The Cogsmiths:

• Noah, 9th grade CAVA–Sutter
• Katherine, 9th grade CAVA–Fresno
• Matthew, 9th grade CAVA–San Joaquin

How They Got Here

The road to the finals included three virtual rounds: a friendly exhibition round followed by two competitive qualifying rounds. In each round, teams programmed their robots to complete in timed challenges with speed and precision.

Robomasters had a strong start in the first round, placing sixth with a solid time of 00:13.411. They picked up the pace in round two, landing in first place with a time of 00:18.895. And just like that, the Robomasters secured their spot in the finals.

The Cogsmiths kept things exciting in the 7–9th grade category. They kicked things off with a fourth-place finish and a fast time of 00:12.291, then came back in round two with a first-place finish at 01:29.667. That performance sealed the deal and earned them a spot in the final round.

Up Next: The In-Person Showdown

Robomasters and The Cogsmiths will join the top three teams in each grade band, 4–6, 7–9, and 10–12, to compete for the national championship title. In the final in-person round, these finalists will bring their skills to the real world by coding physical robots on a competition mat.

It all comes down to this: one day, one challenge, and one chance to become national champions. Winners in each grade category will receive $500, a K12 Robotics trophy, and the title of national champion.

Follow the Action

We’re cheering on Robomasters and The Cogsmiths as they get ready to represent CAVA on the national stage! With the big day in Virginia just around the corner, let’s show our support and celebrate everything these teams have accomplished.

Follow their journey on the K12 Student Instagram channel for real-time updates, competition highlights, and behind-the-scenes moments from the final round.

Go, Robomasters and The Cogsmiths—we’re rooting for you!