
Avid fans sit at the edge of their front-row seats Jan. 6 in the gymnasium of the Sartell Middle School to watch and discuss each round of the state robotics tournament. They are (left to right) Blake Swenson, 9; Bennett Moe, 8; and Sam Thompson, 9; all of Sartell.

Sartell Middle School Kikbots team members Brady Lorette, 12; Branton Larson, 13; and Ben Thompson, 12; prepare their robot for competing Jan. 6 in the state robotics tournament at the Sartell Middle School.

“Thumbs-up” are given by two teams competing Jan. 6 during the state robotics tournament at the Sartell Middle School. From left to right are Brady Lorette, 12; Branton Larson, 13; Ben Thompson, 12; all members of the Sartell Middle School Kikbots team, and Jalon Bengston, 13; and Adi Jordan, 11; of South Junior High School, St. Cloud.