Clovis welcomed the FIRST community with open arms. The FIRST Robotics Competition Central Valley District Event, held March 27–29, 2026, at Buchanan High School, brought together 27 teams and 800+ students for a weekend of FIRST® AGE™ REBUILT™ competition in a tight-knit and passionate robotics communities.
Awards
- Impact Award Winners: Team 766, M-A Bears
- Winning Alliance: Team 1323, MadTown Robotics; Team 254, Cheesy Poofs, Team 2367, Lancer Robotics
- Leadership Award Semi-Finalists: Hope P with Buchanan Bird Brains Team 1671, Riya M with Eaglestrike Team 114
- Engineering Inspiration: Team 971, Spartan Robotics
- Full Awards List: 2026 Awards
Off the field, the weekend reflected the warmth and generosity the Central Valley is known for. A heartfelt thank you to Buchanan High School, and to every mentor, volunteer, and sponsor who showed up to make this event possible.
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