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Olive Branch robotics team invited to inaugural Governor’s Cup seeks city support

Olive Branch Board of Aldermen · February 4, 2026
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Coach Joe Ricker told the Olive Branch Board of Aldermen that the DeSoto TechNick robotics team won state titles and placed among the world’s top teams and has been invited to represent Mississippi at the inaugural Governor’s Cup in Washington, D.C.; the coach asked the board for display items and unspecified community support.

The DeSoto TechNick robotics team, a community-based group from Olive Branch, told the Board of Aldermen on Feb. 3 that it has been invited to represent Mississippi at the inaugural Governor’s Cup in Washington, D.C.

"We were 1 of 2 teams from Mississippi that made it to that championship," coach Joe Ricker said, summarizing the team’s recent successes including a state title and a top finish at last…

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