Jek the Jawa
Robot Information
Jek the Jawa is our robot for the 2026 season. His skills include scoring fuel into the hub and outpost. He intakes from the ground using an over the bumper system with a hopper capacity of 20 fuel. Autonomous routines include left trench, right trench, and center of hub options to score and collect fuel.
2025 Season Events
Kickoff
Cavaliers Field Elements
Cavaliers Field Elements
Coming soon!
Cavaliers Field Elements
Cavaliers Field Elements
Cavaliers Field Elements
In January we teamed up with Team 2978 Cavaliers to build this seasons field elements. With only a few students on their team this season, we helped them out and got to practice on their field.
Central IL Regional
Cavaliers Field Elements
Central IL Regional
In March, our team competed in the Central Illinois Competition. With a 6-7-0 record, we ranked 15th of 31. We subbed in as a backup bot in the Finals with Alliance 1 and placed 2nd in the regional.
St. Louis Regional
Cavaliers Field Elements
Central IL Regional
In March, our team competed in the St. Louis Regional Competition. With a 6-5-1 record, we ranked 17th of 41 and subbed in for Alliance 4 in Round 3.
Summer Camp
Summer Camp
2026 Sponsors
Awards
Gracious Professionalism - Central IL Regional
The Gracious Professionalism Award is Celebrates outstanding demonstration of FIRST Core Values such as continuous Gracious Professionalism®, sportsmanship, and working together both on and off the playing field.
Gracious Professionalism Award - Emcee Announcement
"The Gracious Professionalism® Award celebrates outstanding demonstration of FIRST Core Values such as continuous Gracious Professionalism, sportsmanship, and working together both on and off the playing field. They build more than robots, they build community. Even in the toughest moments, they scavenge hope and turn it into inspiration. This team leads with their heart, showing that compassion is the strongest force in the galaxy, just like a true Jedi."
Finalists - Central IL Regional
The Finalist Award celebrates the Alliance that makes it to the final match of the competition
We competed in the playoffs as the Backup of Alliance 1 and were eliminated in the Finals.
FIRST Leadership Award Semi-Finalists
Allie F. and Mia E. were submitted as Semi-Finalists for the First Leadership Award at St. Louis Regional. Each girl will interview at competition to discuss with judges their leadership and impact on their team.
What is the FIRST Leadership Award?
"The FIRST® Leadership Award recognizes the dedication and individual contributions of outstanding secondary school students participating on ... FIRST® Robotics Competition teams. Students in 10th or 11th grade are eligible to be nominated by their team for the FIRST Leadership Award for excelling in areas such as leadership, entrepreneurship, and dedication to advancing the mission of FIRST within their communities." - FIRST
FIRST Leadership Award Finalist
What is the FIRST Leadership Award?
"The FIRST® Leadership Award recognizes the dedication and individual contributions of outstanding secondary school students participating on ... FIRST® Robotics Competition teams. Students in 10th or 11th grade are eligible to be nominated by their team for the FIRST Leadership Award for excelling in areas such as leadership, entrepreneurship, and dedication to advancing the mission of FIRST within their communities." - FIRST
Amelia (Mia) E., Recipient of the FIRST Leadership Finalist Award
STL Regional Competition 2026