Local students participate in 2nd annual Robotics VEX IQ Competition in Santa Maria | Photos | Lifestyles

The Santa Maria-Bonita School District Robotics program held its second annual VEX IQ Competition at Santa Maria High School Saturday. The "friendship tournament" allowed students to experience the competition format in a teamwork style. The Delta High School VEX Robotics Program provided referees to run the event. Santa Maria Bonita School District students participate in the second annual VEX IQ Robotics Championships as supporters watch inside the Santa Maria High Gym. Randy De La Peña, Contributor A pair of robots controlled by local students participate in the 2nd annual VEX IQ Competition Saturday inside the Santa Maria High School Gymnasium. Randy De La Peña, Contributor Santa Maria Bonita School District students participate in the second annual VEX IQ Robotics Championships inside the Santa Maria High Gym Saturday. Randy De La Peña, Contributor The 2nd annual Santa Maria Bonita School District VEX IQ Robotics Championships was held Saturday inside the Santa Maria High School Gym. Randy De La Peña, Contributor Delta High School VEX Robotics Program students keep score during the second annual VEX IQ Competition at Santa Maria High School Saturday. Randy De La Peña, Contributor A Santa Maria Bonita School District student prepares his robot before the championship round Saturday. Randy De La Peña, Contributor Robots controlled by local students compete in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District Robotics Program VEX IQ competition Saturday. Randy De La Peña, Contributor Santa Maria Bonita School District students participate in the second annual VEX IQ Robotics Championships inside the Santa Maria High Gym Saturday. Randy De La Peña, Contributor Source