Build. Innovate. Inspire.
The Awesome Ninjas are a middle school robotics team from College Station, Texas—designing robots, solving real-world problems, and sparking creativity through FIRST® LEGO® League.
MEET THE AWESOME NINJAS
Since stepping into the Challenge program in 2022, our team has been growing stronger season after season. From late-night coding marathons to last-minute robot redesigns and unforgettable competition days, we’ve transformed from kids who loved LEGOs into a team of innovators and problem-solvers.
WHAT WE BELIEVE!
At our core, the Awesome Ninjas live by three values
Collaboration – We listen, share, and grow together.
Curiosity – We ask questions and explore new ideas fearlessly.
Creativity – We design, code, and imagine solutions that inspire.
Whether it’s debugging a tricky code loop, developing an Innovation Project, or cheering each other on after a tough match, we stand united. Every milestone matters—big or small—and we celebrate them all.
MEET US
Our Team
Josiah Julian
6th Grade, Pecan Trail Intermediate
The quiet innovator. Calm, confident, and always ready with the breakthrough idea. A soccer player with agility both on and off the field.
Shreya Saripalli
6th Grade, Pecan Trail Intermediate
The motivator. Loud, brave, and full of charisma, Shreya energizes the team and keeps spirits high. A powerhouse who’s never afraid to speak up.
Emily Gao
7th Grade, Wellborn Middle School
TBA
Suraj Saripalli
7th Grade, Wellborn Middle School
The coder. The digital architect of our robots, Suraj, thrives in programming and problem-solving, turning tricky challenges into creative solutions.
Siddharth Karthic
7th Grade, Wellborn Middle School
The engineer. Precision is his superpower, whether it’s tweaking a robot attachment or swinging a baseball bat, or shooting a basketball. Always striving to improve.
Boine Suh
7th Grade, Wellborn Middle School
TBA
Jayden Han
7th Grade, Wellborn Middle School
TBA
Why We Do This
For us, robotics is more than competitions. It’s about learning, growing, replica watches and inspiring others to explore STEM. We’re building not just robots, but also leadership, teamwork, and lifelong skills that go beyond FLL.
We are the Awesome Ninjas—and our mission is clear:
“To innovate, to inspire, and to have fun along the way.“
FROM THE BLOG
Latest News
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Don’t Get Zapped Mid-Code! Why Your SPIKE Essentials Battery Needs a 70% Charge
Read more: Don’t Get Zapped Mid-Code! Why Your SPIKE Essentials Battery Needs a 70% ChargeIs your SPIKE Prime robot acting unpredictably? The culprit might be a low battery. Learn why keeping your SPIKE Essentials battery above 70% is crucial for smooth and successful programming … Read more “Don’t Get Zapped Mid-Code! Why…
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Making Robot Turns More Accurate After Adding Attachments (LEGO Spike / EV3)
Read more: Making Robot Turns More Accurate After Adding Attachments (LEGO Spike / EV3)When your LEGO robot carries new attachments like arms, scoops, or sensors, you might notice that turns become sluggish, uneven, or inaccurate. This happens because of changes in weight distribution … Read more “Making Robot Turns More Accurate…
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Building Stronger Together: Team Spirit at Awesome Ninjas
Read more: Building Stronger Together: Team Spirit at Awesome NinjasAt Awesome Ninjas, we believe that being on an FLL team is about so much more than coding robots or completing missions — it’s about building friendships, learning to support … Read more “Building Stronger Together: Team Spirit…