Robotics team makes it to semifinals

After placing fifth in the seeding round, the robotics team from Holyoke JR/SR High School was excited to qualify for the semifinal round at the fourth annual Golden Plains BEST Robotics Challenge, held Saturday, Oct. 26, at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling. Peetz Senior High won the overall competition, followed by Yuma, Julesburg and Caliche. Holyoke’s team is pictured from left, front row, Tristen Ferguson, Leah Struckmeyer, Tanner Hardesty, Ben Kleve, Jimena Nuñez and Alma Alejandre; and back row, Jonny Quintana, Diego Jimenez, coach Jimmy French and Max Kleve. Not pictured is Edel Ramos.