STATE MOCK TRIAL TOURNAMENT SHOWCASES BEST OF THE BEST

University High School State Champions in Mock Trial Competition

[PHOENIX, AZ] – On March 25^th, 18 teams from across the state competed in the annual state Mock Trial Tournament.  Student teams study a fictional case and present their argument in front of a judge demonstrating their knowledge of the legal and justice system.

Top teams were:

State Champion: University High School Team 1

Runner-Up: Veritas Preparatory Academy Team 1

3^rd Place: Veritas Preparatory Academy Team 2

4^th Place: Arizona School for the Arts Team 1

Additionally, an All-State team is named by the judges from students who performed and exhibited the highest competency in trial process.

All-State Team

1. Riley Blute – St. Gregory School (AADC scholarship winner!)
2. Saige Douglas – Arizona School for the Arts (AADC scholarship winner!)
3. Anna Folks-Duncan – St. Gregory School (AADC scholarship winner!)
4. Maddeline McCabe – Tanque Verde High School (AADC scholarship winner!)
5. Miraya McFall – Trivium Preparatory Academy (AADC scholarship winner!)
6. Reid Foster – University High School
7. Alexandra Mealman – Xavier College Preparatory

University High School will advance to the national competition in May, 2023 in Arkansas.

About the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education

The Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education (Arizona Bar Foundation) provides technical and financial assistance to legal aid organizations, schools and community groups.  The Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education promotes “Access to Justice for All Arizonans” by supporting law-related education and free legal services and by promoting statewide collaborative efforts.

Helpful Websites:

• Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education: azbf.org
• LawForKids: lawforkids.org

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