Both Teams Need Financial Support From the Community <\/p>\n
Two Northland high school teams are preparing for a big competition at the end of the month a trip to World Championships. <\/p>\n
The road to get there isnt so easy it will require a lot of money, and now two competitors are working together to make the trip of a lifetime possible for dozens of students. <\/p>\n
The Duluth Daredevils, and the Esko Subzero teams both secured spots in the FIRST world competition in St. Louis featuring teams from more than 39 countries April 26. <\/p>\n
Its a lot of work, some Saturdays wed be there for 8 hours, said Ian Mills of Esko Subzero. But we pushed through to the end of the season. <\/p>\n
Its going to be a world thing not just Minnesota or regionals, the entire world will see us, said Haley Montgomery with Duluth East Daredevils. <\/p>\n
The students say the robotics team is like no other school activity, it gives kids interested in science and engineering an outlet and a leg up for their careers and the real world. <\/p>\n
At the competition, juniors are able to connect with colleges for future opportunities, and all students are put on a world stage. <\/p>\n
Coaches say the fact that two Northland teams made it this far speaks a lot about the strength of the programs. <\/p>\n
We love the fact they are growing so fast, said Daredevils Coach Tim Velner. We can go onto the field, be equally competitive. <\/p>\n
Both teams have their own fundraising goals to afford the trip that will cost thousands. Students will foot some of the bill themselves, but theyre asking the community as a whole to help them pay for part of the costs. <\/p>\n
Eskos fundraiser can be found here. Duluth Easts fundraiser can be found here. <\/p>\n
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