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Cactus High robotics team kicks off season, hosts state competition

Cactus High School’s Cobra Commanders are hosting a two-day, 18-team competition this month.

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Cactus High School’s nationally recognized Cobra Commanders are kicking off the 2026 Arizona Robotics League season with a two-day, 18-team competition, hosted at their campus, 6330 W. Greenway Road, Glendale.

The Arizona Robotics League’s next qualifier will take place July 17- 18 at CHS.

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