The El Dorado High School Mock Trial team continues its impressive season with an undefeated 7-0 record so far in the Orange County competition, including victories in the first three rounds of County playoffs. On Thursday, January 23, the Hawks faced Woodbridge High School in the quarterfinals and emerged with a unanimous and decisive win, earning a seat in the OC semifinals.
The team returned to court on January 28, where they delivered a stellar performance against University High School in a highly competitive semifinal match. With skillful arguments, strategic thinking, and polished courtroom presence, the Hawks secured their place in the County Championship rounds, marking their third finals appearance in the past seven years.
Next week, the Hawks will face the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) in a highly anticipated championship rematch. The competition will be held over two nights, with the defense team competing on Tuesday, February 4, and the prosecution team on Thursday, February 6. All team members will be present at both trials to support their peers.
The prosecution and defense teams are composed of a talented lineup of students who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and preparation throughout the season:
Prosecution Team:
– Pretrial Attorneys: Logan Alcazar and Rachel Ingle
– Trial Attorneys: Lauren Wilson, Jaden Lum, Mia Demonte
– Witnesses: Elise Shum, Brenna Manzo, Ivory Chang, JD Cavalluzzi, Kelsey Bae, Thomas Wu, Jean-Hayley Cameron
– Clerks: Nadeen Jaridly and Dean Armand
Defense Team:
– Pretrial Attorney: Sahiba Chowdhary
– Trial Attorneys: Eva Do, Giulia DeAndrade, JD Cavalluzzi
– Witnesses: Elise Shum, Joanne Liang, Audrey Louie, Sage Oudin, Ari Mozaka, Micah Cavalluzzi
– Bailiff: Nicole Eazell
EDHS is proud of the Hawks’ achievements and eagerly anticipates their performance in the championship rounds. With their hard work, determination, and collaborative spirit, the Mock Trial team is prepared to give their best in pursuit of the county title.
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