CAVA teams win big in the 2025 K12 Robotics League!

We’ve got some incredible news—two California Virtual Academies (CAVA) teams have been named champions in the 2025 K12 Robotics League!

After months of coding, learning, and solving virtual challenges, nine finalist teams from across the country came together on June 3, 2025, at the K12 Headquarters in Reston, Virginia, for an exciting in-person robotics showdown. Three teams—one from each grade division (4–6, 7–9, and 10–12)—took home the title of K12 Robotics League Champion.

We’re proud to announce that both the 4–6 and 7–9 grade winners are CAVA students!

🏆 Meet the 4–6 Grade Champion: Team Robomasters

Say hello to Minh An “Alex,” a 4th grader from CAVA at San Diego—and now, a Robotics League champion! Competing solo as Team Robomasters, Minh An earned first place in his division with a top score of 80 and an impressive final run time of just 54.17 seconds.

Even more inspiring? Minh An taught himself how to code by checking out books and resources from his local library. He said he couldn’t wait to share the news of his win with his favorite librarian. We love that dedication!

🏆 Meet the 7–9 Grade Champions: The Cogsmiths

The winners in the 7–9 grade division are a powerhouse team from across California:

• Noah – 9th grade, CAVA at Sutter
• Katherine – 9th grade, CAVA at Fresno
• Matthew – 9th grade, CAVA at San Joaquin

Together, they formed Team Cogsmiths and took home the title with a top score of 120 and a time of 65.12 seconds. This was their very first time competing in the K12 Robotics League—and they made it count!

Katherine shared that the team’s name was inspired by her grandfather. She even wore his shirt during the final round to honor his memory. 💙

Big Wins & Bright Futures

Every champion team member received a $500 prize and a shiny K12 Robotics League trophy. More importantly, they gained valuable skills, built strong connections, and earned national recognition on a big stage.

We’re so proud!

These students showed us what’s possible when curiosity, creativity, and determination come together. We’re celebrating not just their wins—but the hours of effort, late-night coding, and fearless problem-solving it took to get there.

Join the Celebration

Catch all the action in the official recap video, premiering July 9, 2025. Relive the thrills, cheer on the teams, and get inspired by the next generation of coders and creators.
🎥 Watch here: https://enrichment.K12.com/robotics-competition/

Let’s give a huge round of applause to Team Robomasters and The Cogsmiths—our CAVA champions!