About Team 21856
The J-Bots are based in Jayton, TX and compete in the FIRST FTC competition ever since the 2022-2023 season. The J-Bots are a program of Jayton-Girard ISD. The J-Bots have won one state championship in 4A in 2023 and were state runner-ups in 2024. We bulid, design, and code robots. This website was made specfficaly for the 2025-2026 season.
Team Members
Lainey Baldridge
I am Lainey Baldridge, a 4 year FIRST participant. I am the Human Player as well as design and programming. I am also involved in UIL, Band, and other extracurriculars.
Hunter Abernathy
I am Hunter Abernathy, a senior in high school and a 4 year FIRST robotics participant. I do Design, Electrical, Driver, Build, and maintenance been involved in Robotics, Multiple sports, UIL, Band, and FFA.
Aaron Partridge
I am Aaron Partridge, a 2 year FIRST participant. I am the driver of the drivetrain on our robot as well as helped build it. I’ve also been involved in UIL Literary Criticism and Social Studies.
Kodah Tagle
I, Kodah Tagle, am a junior in highschool, and I am also a builder and back up driver for the robotics program. I like to play video games and tennis.
Abigail Mosley
I am Abigail Mosley, a junior, and a 3 year FIRST veteran. I mainly help in programming, design, and fundraising. I have been involved in multiple sports, UIL, Band, OAP, CX Debate, and NHS.
Kylea George
Hi, I am Kylea George and I am a junior. I have been involved with FIRST for 3 years. I am Head of CAD and Head of the scout team. Outside of robotics I am involved in NHS, basketball, UIL, and track.
Ariel Buerkle
My name is Ariel Buerkle and I do the animation. This is my first year in robotics and I am a freshman. I like to do tennis and art.
Ryder Harrison
I'm Ryder, and I'm The main developer or the scouting app. My hobbies include watching television and riding my bike around town.
Easton Bleiker
My name is Easton, and I'm the main developer on the website. My hobbies outside of robotics include broadcasting and athletics.
John Cox
I am John Cox. I'm the lead robotics coach and mentor for Team 21856. I've been the head coch for 6 years here in Jayton. I'm also the robotics teacher.
Keith Emfinger
I am Keith Emfinger. I am a mentor for the Jayton-Girard Robotics team. I have been helping in this capacity for 4 years. I am also the Technology Director for JGISD.
Jayton J-Bot Robotics 2025-2026 Schedule
Lubbock A League Scrimmage • Lubbock High • 10-25-2025
Lubbock A League Meet #1 • Lubbock High • 11-8-2025
Lubbock A League Meet #2 • Lubbock High • 12-6-2025
Lubbock A League Tournament • Lubbock High • 1-17-2026
West and Panhandle Regional • Lubbock-Cooper Liberty • 2-28-2026
Texas State UIL Championships • Extraco Events Center, Waco, TX • 3-20-2026
Texas State Cup FTC • Extraco Events Center, Waco, TX • 3-21-2026 & 3-22-2026
2025-2026 Schedule PDFContact
Jayton-Girard ISD • 700 Madison Ave Jayton, TX 79528 • 806-237-2991 • jaytonjaybirds.com • Coach John Cox