Fryeburg Robotics Team “Caesar” Qualifies for VEX World Championship

This past weekend, the halls of Fryeburg Academy were buzzing with excitement as the school’s VEX Robotics team, Team 20005Z, known as “Caesar”, earned a spot at the VEX Robotics World Championship after a standout performance at the Maine VEX State Robotics Championship in South Portland.

The competition brought together high school and middle school teams from across the state, all competing for the opportunity to advance to the world’s largest stage in competitive robotics. After a strong showing throughout the tournament, Caesar secured one of the coveted qualifications to represent Maine at the international event this spring.

For the students on the team, the qualification is the result of months of behind-the-scenes dedication to designing, building, programming, and testing their robot through countless practice sessions and competitions.

Fryeburg Robotics Head Coach Dave Sartory said the team’s success reflects the work students have put in all season.

“These kids have put in an incredible amount of work, and to see it pay off on such a big stage is just remarkable,” Sartory said. “Qualifying for Worlds isn’t something that happens by accident — it takes teamwork, creativity, and a lot of problem-solving under pressure. I couldn’t be prouder of what this team has accomplished.”

The VEX Robotics World Championship, held this April in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the largest and most prestigious robotics competitions in the world. Thousands of students from around the globe gather to compete in matches and skills challenges, showcasing robots they have engineered and programmed from the ground up.

For many students involved in competitive robotics, reaching the World Championship represents the culmination of years of dedication to STEM learning and teamwork. For Team Caesar, it will also be an opportunity to represent Fryeburg Academy and the state of Maine on the international stage.

As the team prepares for the trip to St. Louis, they will continue refining their robot and strategy, hoping to build on the momentum from their strong performance at states.