First Robotics competition hosted at Penn High School

MISHAWAKA, Ind.---This weekend thousands of students will be at Penn High School to show off their robotics skills!

The school is hosting its third annual event called First Robotics for this entire weekend!

Students will put their tech skill to the test as their robots face off at the two-day event.

ABC57 talked to students who say they’re extremely excited!

“I just like the rush, the adrenaline that you get you know!” said Lyza Norton.

Students from all over Indiana and Michigan are coming together tomorrow.

More than 40 schools will put their robots to the test as they face off in the First Robotics St. Joseph district competition in Penn’s main area.

The teams will put their science, engineering, and tech skills to work as they compete in the “Deep Space by Boeing,” themed event.

One Mishawaka team says this is their first year competing and they’re happy to be apart of a major event!

“I’m just excited to be here,” said Izzy Fielding. The learning experience has been