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SCC advances to third melee in Titan League- Ranked #3 after big win

Published on Dec 10, 2025

SCC Robot Gladiator League team with coachesSomerset Community College (SCC) is making waves in the world of robotics! SCC’s first-ever Robot Gladiator League team has advanced to the third of five melees in the Titan League, climbing to an impressive #3 ranking after defeating Bluegrass Community and Technical College in a thrilling match.

The next battle is set for Saturday, December 13, at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Fayette County, running from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. SCC invites the entire community to come out and cheer for their local college as they showcase innovation, teamwork, and cutting-edge skills.

The Robot Gladiator League isn’t just about competition; it’s about bringing together multiple areas of study and applying classroom knowledge to real-world problem-solving. Students from diverse programs collaborate to design, build, and program robots capable of strategic combat, demonstrating creativity, engineering, and critical thinking.

Baily Burke: Team Captain, Industrial Maintenance Technology

Wyatt Morgan: Welding Technology

Cohen Stringer: Industrial Maintenance Technology

Shawn Massey: Industrial Maintenance Technology

Steven Bates: Coach, Industrial Maintenance Technology Instructor

Matt Townsen: Assistant Coach

“This league gives our students a chance to take what they learn in class and apply it in a dynamic, competitive environment,” said Bates “It’s hands-on education at its best.”

Come support SCC and witness the future of robotics in action!

For more information, visit somerset.kctcs.edu or follow SCC on social media for updates.

See more photos from the event.