On Dec. 7, the Intel Oregon First Lego League qualifying tournament was held at Hood River Middle School. Thirteen teams from the Gorge participated from Trout Lake to Heppner.

Then, Jan. 19-20, students competed for a spot at the Intel Oregon First Lego League Tournament at Liberty High School in Hillsboro, presented by Collins Aeropsace. Representing the Gorge area is The Robobs, a neighborhood Lego robotics team consisting of fourth grade girls from Westside and May Street elementary schools.