LOLHS' Mock Trial Team Wins 1st Competition!

On Friday, January 29, 2021, the Mock Trial team competed in the Civics First Mock Trial competition. The day consisted of two zoom trials that took place over ten hours! The defense team, led by senior team captains Kate Cheney and Ava Berry, battled Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy. Perfect scores of 10/10 were awarded to sophomore Rhyleigh Russell (witness) and senior Connie Pan (witness).  Over all, the team scored an impressive 129pts out of a possible 140 pts, securing a 20 pt. victory.  Next, the Prosecution team, led by senior Riley Nelson, battled Ridgefield HS.  Perfect scores of 10/10 were awarded to freshman Delaney Nelson (attorney), freshman Luisa Warlitz (witness), sophomore Billy Barry (attorney), senior Paige Kolesnik (witness), and senior team captain Riley Nelson. Overall, the team scored an impressive 131 pts out of a possible 140 pts, securing an 11 pt. victory.  The trials are power-matched based on scores so it’s only going to be harder the next round on February 26th. The top two scoring teams from the State will advance to the play-offs held (virtually) at the Connecticut State Supreme Court.

WAY TO GO WILDCATS!