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The event marked the culminating competition of the FIRST\u00ae LEGO\u00ae League Challenge season in South Dakota.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The championship was emceed by Jeremy Haugen and supported by dozens of dedicated volunteers whose efforts ensured a smooth and successful event. Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) served as the Program Delivery Organization for FIRST LEGO League Challenge in South Dakota.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the day, teams showcased autonomous robot performance, creative problem-solving, research-based innovation projects, and a strong commitment to FIRST Core Values.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Award Highlights<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Champion\u2019s Award:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H-BC Brick Wall 2.0<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Hills\u2013Beaver Creek, MN) \u2014 recognized for excellence across Robot Game, Robot Design, Innovation Project, and Core Values.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>2nd Place Champion\u2019s Award:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legendary Squirrells<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Sioux Falls, SD)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Core Values Award:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tra la lego, tra la la<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Sioux Falls, SD) \u2014 honored for outstanding demonstration of teamwork, inclusion, respect, and gracious professionalism.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Innovation Project Award:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pickle Dragons H-BC<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Hills\u2013Beaver Creek, MN) \u2014 recognized for a well-researched, creative solution addressing a real-world problem connected to the season theme.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Robot Design Award:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nacho Average Team<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Flandreau, SD) \u2014 honored for strong robot strategy, efficient programming, durability, and mission performance understanding.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Robot Game Award:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legendary Squirrells<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Sioux Falls, SD) \u2014 awarded for the highest overall robot game performance and consistency across matches.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Coach\/Mentor of the Year:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isaac Harr<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Rapid City, SD) \u2014 recognized through nominations from students, parents, fellow coaches, and judges for meaningful mentorship and commitment to FIRST Core Values.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rookie Rising Star Team:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tech Team<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Aberdeen, SD) \u2014 honored as a first-year team showing strong potential through teamwork, growth, and rapid skill development.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result of the championship, South Dakota will advance one team to the FIRST World Festival scheduled for April 29\u2013May 2, 2026 in Houston, Texas. 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