Friday marked the high school teams’ turn at the VEX Robotics Gateway to the West tournament at the Highlands Sports Complex. Hundreds of students gathered at the complex to compete against each other for a spot in the world championships in Texas. Winners will be decided Saturday afternoon. From left, Wheeling Central Catholic High School freshman Greyson Theis, coach Vincent O’Leary and junior Daniel Danivnyk work on their robot in the practice area Friday. (Photo by Derek Redd)