County competes in first STEM Games

For The Madera Tribune

Team members Sherman Thomas Surge Showdown seventh grade team stand next to their launcher include Liam Maya, Payton Maya, Marilyn Moraga, Andre Torok.The team was coached by Jamie Brock and Angie Reed.

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Madera County’s middle school students from throughout Madera County competed in the first STEM Games hosted by Madera County Superintendent of Schools and Madera County Schools Foundation.

This year, 10 teams from five schools competed in a series of four different competitions throughout the day on April 9 with more than 85 students participating. 

The event was held at the Madera Community College and schools were allowed up to 17 students per team. Each grade level competed separately.