FIRST Tech Challenge 2026 Idaho State champs show off their winning robot Friday morning. From left: Steelheads coach J Morrow, team member Boyd Rada, Captain Kaden Rice and team members Zephen Morrow (holding Scrawny Ronnie) and Eli Morris.
February 26, 2026
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February 26, 2026 1:05 a.m.
Local robotics team claims FIRST Tech Challenge victory
Local robotics team claims FIRST Tech Challenge victory
A fledgling community team is in celebration mode after winning the FIRST Tech Challenge Idaho State Championship. "I'm as proud as I can be," said Kaden Rice, 17, of Post Falls. Kaden is captain of the Steelheads, team No. 25776. The Steelheads nabbed the top spot at the competition, which was held Jan. 30-31 in Boise.