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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — An alliance of four high school teams has emerged victorious in a state robotics competition.
The winning teams in the weekend's FIRST in Michigan tournament in Grand Rapids were Team RUSH from Clarkston High School, HOT Team from Milford High, Fighting Pi from Macomb Academy of Arts & Sciences and the backup team of IGNITE Academy in Mount Morris. Organizers say three teams began the finals round but one robot broke and was replaced by the backup team.
FIRST in Michigan officials say the state has more than 411 robotics teams — more than any other.
Detroit is scheduled to host the FIRST Robotics World Championships in 2018.
FIRST stands for "for inspiration and recognition of science and technology."
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