Athens Academy Mock Trial Team Finishes Season Strong

Staff Report

Thursday, February 9th, 2023

Athens Academy’s Mock Trial team participated in the regional competition at the UGA Law School on Saturday, February 4. According to faculty advisor Zebbie Watson, “The team put in three really good rounds on Saturday! We unfortunately did not place well enough to advance but they put in so much hard work this season and their coaches are very proud of them!”

Seniors Collin Edge and Lucy Rentz were recognized as four-year participants in Mock Trial. In addition, Lucy won Best Attorney in both of her rounds, and sophomore Renee Cargill was awarded Best Witness in her round.

Special thanks to attorney coaches Jeff DeLoach and Roy Mannoll for advising the teams, as well as to faculty coaches Alan Hickerson and Zebbie Watson.