MWMS students competed for eight slots in the regional Future City Competition. Photo by Raquel Hendrickson

Maricopa Well Middle School found its top eight teams to compete in the Arizona Regional Future City Competition after presentations Thursday night.

The MWMS Blended Learning Program students had 14 projects this year. The theme was waste management. Students at Desert Wind Middle School made their presentations Wednesday.

The top teams going on to compete at Arizona State University on Jan. 23 are:

Ba Shoileir – Megan Hahn, Erin Hildick, Anabelle Dayley, Project Manager CJ Bracken, alternate Kristine Heckadon
Gexin – Emma Schrader, Travis Daniel, Joseline Nowell, Project Manager Bailey Rigby, alternate Cheyenne Horton
Malabe Hatana – Elena Antunez, Taryn Meyers, Makayla Fowler, Noah Garza
Mauna Ko Ahi – Mandy Martin, Nicholas Perez, Alexis Powell, Project Manager Ethan Atkinson, alternate Maverick Miller
Mokorotlo – Kallie Kendrick, Margaret Geib, Alexandra Cuellar, Project Manager David Flores, alternate Ira Eisenhower
Nani Ahi – John Jackson, Graci Hester, Aries Haws, Project Manager Brody Coatney, alternate Alex Grace
Volturnus – Bryan Pick, Daxton Redfern, Connor Witte, Project Manager Zeah Zimpleman, alternate Kareem Maita.
Wanda no Basho – Alyson Bowen, Olivia Leger, Taylor Fulwiler, Project Manager James Vance, alternate Tyler Montalvo