Carter Webb, a sixth grader at Ohio Virtual Academy, earned second place in the Stride K12 National Robotics Competition Championship. Competing with his teammate as “MechTech Mechanics,” Carter was among the youngest finalists. A self-taught coder, Carter’s love for problem-solving and robotics began with Minecraft and online tutorials. His coach praised his resilience and teamwork. Now in its third year, OHVA’s Robotics Club serves over 130 students, helping them build technical and life skills through coding and robotics challenges.
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