The Los Alamos High School NJROTC team did well in the Area 20 East Qualifier Drill last week in Albuquerque, earning them the opportunity to compete this weekend in the Area 20 Quest for Gold Regional Competition at Sahuaria High School in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The NJROTC team share a cheer this morning prior to departing for Tucson. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

LAFD and LAPD escort the team through town this morning as they depart to compete in the Area 20 Quest for gold Regional Competition for Tucson. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com