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SAA Robotics Teams Earn Top Awards at Jackson Jaguar VEX IQ Tournament
SAA Robotics Teams Earn Top Awards at Jackson Jaguar VEX IQ Tournament
Posted January 14, 2026
On Saturday, January 10, 2026, two of San Antonio Academy’s robotics teams represented SAA with pride at the Jackson Jaguar VEX IQ Mix & Match Middle School Tournament, a major event featuring 31 teams from Kerrville, Austin, and San Antonio.
Team 44117C, the "Giggle-Bytes" (Shakee A., Gavin G., Albert K., and Ethan N.), received the Innovate Award, recognizing their creative problem-solving and unique approach to robot design and gameplay strategy.
Team 44117B, "Speed4Life" (Ryan B., Knox C., Ethan O., and Jack T.), earned the Design Award for their outstanding documentation, teamwork, and organization. Their win qualifies them for the 2026 Texas Region 4 Middle School VEX IQ State Championship on March 7.
Despite challenging match schedules, both teams demonstrated remarkable perseverance, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the day, proving the SAA spirit of never giving up.
A special thank you goes out to all who continue to support The Academy’s growing robotics program!
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