Ward Melville High School’s Iron Patriots robotics team recently attended the seventh annual Half Hollow Hills robotics invitational, competing against top teams from across the region. 

After a grueling day of battle against 16 Long Island teams, the Iron Patriots, in an alliance with Cold Spring Harbor, Smithtown and West Islip, surpassed all expectations and finished the day in first place.

“Needless to say, we are all very proud of our entire team,” said technology teacher John Williams, the team’s adviser.