MIHS Mock Trial Team Advances To State Tournament
Mercer Island, WA, March 2, 2023 - The Mercer Island High School Mock Trial team has advanced to the State Tournament on March 24-26 in Olympia.
The team just completed the multi-day four round King County tournament, which took place at Seattle Prep and consisted of 12 teams, with the top four advancing to the State Tournament. The King County region has the highest caliber teams in Washington, including numerous teams that have won national championships in the past.
The MIHS team came in fourth place in the King County tournament to secure a spot in Olympia.
Junior Elena Lil won the best witness and several team attorneys and witnesses were nominated for the best in their categories.
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