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Royal Middle School students Caleb Freeman, left, and Maria Gallegos program their robot for the On the Spot challenge at the First Lego League’s Western Edge Open robotics competition. Royal’s team, the Oceanic Outlaws, took first place in that competition, working with teams from Michigan and Colorado.

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RMS Oceanic Outlaws take award at national robotics tournament
June 10, 2025 3:05 a.m.

RMS Oceanic Outlaws take award at national robotics tournament

ROYAL CITY — The Oceanic Outlaws think fast. The robotics team from Royal Middle School, representing Washington state, took first place at the national First Lego League Western Edge national competition May 30-June 1 in a special “On the Spot” challenge.