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The Jesubots' robot in the midst of competition during the Central Missouri Regional in Sedalia, Mo. The Rockhurst robotics team competed there March 3-5, 2025. They finished ranked 11th and were part of an alliance eliminated in the third round of the semifinals.

Rock Robotics Looking to Punch Their Ticket to Worlds Yet Again

Keenan Rourke, Staff Reporter March 27, 2025

Over its storied history, Rockhurst has had some nationally-ranked teams but few, if any, top finishers on the international stage. That's exactly where Rock robotics finished last year, and they're looking...

The Jesubots robot, fulcrum.

Jesubots Charge to Best Ever Finish at Worlds

Timmy Ottomanelli, Staff Reporter May 1, 2024

In what team members and coaches felt was their best chance in program history to make a run at Worlds, the Rockhurst robotics team did just that. "It was the best that the Jesubots ever performed,"...

The Jesubots, team 5809, and their alliance won the Greater Kansas City Regional on April 16, 2024 in Lee's Summit. The victory qualified them for Worlds for the third straight year.

Third Time’s a Charm? Robotics Team Optimistic Heading into Worlds

Timmy Ottomanelli, Staff Reporter April 18, 2024

The Rockhurst robotics team is in Texas competing at the FIRST Championship, a competition better known as Worlds that brings high school-level robotics teams from around the planet to Houston. The Jesubots...

Jesubots Look to Build Off Trip to Worlds

Andrew Dunn, Staff Reporter March 21, 2023

For the Rockhurst High School robotics team, it's time to power up! The Jesubots return to action this week, taking part in the Central Missouri Regional in Sedalia March 23-26. It's their first opportunity...

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