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The Bunting Bots at VEX IQ Worlds 2026 in St. Louis

April 30, 2026Latest

Bunting Bots finish 52nd at VEX IQ Worlds 2026

The Bunting Bots had an incredible experience at their first ever VEX Worlds Elementary Championship 2026 at St. Louis! They showed up and competed hard, coming close to making finals for their division!

With a combined skills score of 300, they ranked 52nd out of 420 teams from across the world. They averaged 205 in qualification matches and were also a judged awards finalist in the Engineering division.

Looking forward to Level Up!

Ranked 52nd / 420 teams
Averaged 205 in qualification matches
Engineering judged awards finalist

The Bunting Bots at the CREATE U.S. Open in Council Bluffs

March 28, 2026

4th in Finals at the CREATE U.S. Open

The Bunting Bots had an incredible few days at the CREATE U.S. Open VEX IQ Elementary Robotics Tournament at Council Bluffs, IA!

Competing and partnering with some of the best teams from across the world, The Bunting Bots — together with their alliance partner Team 9852P PSP Khao Tom Pla Whale from Bangkok, Thailand, finished 4th in finals!

4th in Finals
Alliance: 9852P PSP Khao Tom Pla Whale (Bangkok)
International collaboration

The Bunting Bots at the Colorado VEX IQ State Championship

March 14, 2026

2026 Colorado VEX IQ Elementary State Champions

Team 80020A The Bunting Bots are the 2026 Colorado VEX IQ Elementary State Champions!!

They finished qualifications ranked #2, then paired with 473A in finals and won the tournament with a score of 217 points. They also ranked #2 among all teams in robot skills.

Next stop: St. Louis, MO for the World Championship, with a pit stop at Council Bluffs for the CREATE US Open Tournament. Team 80020B All Star Pickles deserves a special mention for a strong showing at the MS State Tournament with a 3rd place finish in the Finals.

Colorado State Champions
Finals score of 217
#2 in robot skills

All-Star Pickles and Bunting Bots at the SOROCO Rams tournament

February 13, 2026

Double wins at the SOROCO Rams VEX IQ Tournament

Shoutout to MS Team 80020B All-Star Pickles! Their first 2 VIQRC Awards were Tournament Champions and Robot Skills Champions at the SOROCO Rams Vex IQ Tournament.

ES Team 80020A The Bunting Bots won Tournament Champions and the Design Award at this tournament, continuing their streak of winning at least 1 award at every tournament they have been to.

Terrific job by both teams, and thank you South Routt School District for hosting a great tournament. Team 80020B has now qualified to participate in the Colorado VEX IQ Middle School State Championship Tournament!

80020B: Tournament & Skills Champions
80020A: Tournament Champions + Design
80020B → MS State Championship

Bunting Bots with Teamwork and Innovate awards

January 10, 2026

Teamwork Champion + Innovate Award at Soaring Heights

Congratulations to Team 80020A The Bunting Bots on winning the Teamwork Champion Award and the Innovate Award at the Soaring Heights VEX IQ Mix and Match Elementary School Robotics Tournament held on January 10th, 2026!

The team has been working super hard and is ecstatic to have earned these milestone honors. Thanks to Soaring Heights PK-8 and @innovationcentersvvsd for organizing this tournament!

Teamwork Champion Award
Innovate Award
Soaring Heights PK-8

December 13, 2025

Robot Skills Champion — three-peat

Congratulations to Team 80020A The Bunting Bots on winning the Robot Skills Champion Award at the VEX IQ Mix and Match tournament held at the Grand View Elementary School on December 13th, 2025!

This was a three-peat for the team and is a testament to the hard work and rigor consistently put in by this team throughout the competition season. Thanks to SVVSD and @innovationcentersvvsd for organizing this tournament.

Robot Skills Champion
Third skills win in a row
Grand View Elementary

December 6, 2025

Second Robot Skills Champion in a row

Congratulations to Team 80020A The Bunting Bots on winning the Robot Skills Champion Award at the VEX IQ Mix and Match Elementary Robotics Tournament held at Flagstaff Academy on December 6th, 2025!

This was the team's second Robot Skills Champion Award win in a row.

Robot Skills Champion
Second skills win in a row
Flagstaff Academy

Announcement

November 18, 2025

Invited to the 2026 U.S. Open in Council Bluffs

Team 80020A The Bunting Bots have been invited to compete in the 2026 U.S. Open Robotics Tournament to be held at Council Bluffs, IA during March 26th to March 28th, 2026.

2026 U.S. Open invite
Council Bluffs, IA
March 26–28

November 15, 2025

Excellence + Robot Skills at Indian Peaks

Congratulations to Team 80020A The Bunting Bots from Rocky Robotiqs for winning the Excellence Award and the Robot Skills Champion Award at the Indian Peaks Elementary VEX IQ Mix and Match Robotics Tournament on November 15th, 2025. Their very first tournament and their first 2 awards!

Team 80020B All Star Pickles from Rocky Robotiqs also performed admirably at the neighboring Sunset Middle School Mix and Match Tournament, earning a Top 5 place in Robot Skills amongst 32 teams.

The Bunting Bots have now qualified to participate in the Colorado VEX IQ Elementary School State Championship Tournament. We're proud of both these teams on their impressive performances at their first ever Vex IQ Tournament.

Excellence Award (80020A)
Robot Skills Champion (80020A)
Top 5 Skills · 32 teams (80020B)

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