Mock Trial Shows Success At State

The Lewiston Bengals are in order. By working together to accomplish their goals, the LHS Mock Trial group found success this school year.
Mock Trial gives students the opportunity to read reports and play roles of attorney and witnesses, both prosecution and defense.
“We get a chance to become familiar with how trials flow and get exposure with the legal system,” said Justin Spurling.
They competed in regionals Feb. 25 here in Lewiston. Lewiston’s A-team took home second place and the B-team took fourth. They were only a point away from beating what’s known as the best team in the state, Logos, a private school in Moscow.
“It went better than expected.,” said senior Saraya Flaig. “It definitely revealed some of our weak points.” said Saraya Flaig.
A few members dropped at last minute for regionals, she said, which increase the challenge for the rest of the team.
March 22-25 four groups representing LHS will perform their abilities at the state level in Boise, including seniors, Jacey Bacon, Saraya Flaig, Will Wilson, Mattie Hagestad, Justin Spurling, Ashlyn Hopple, Zack Allen, Avery Frazier and Connor Jensen. Juniors, Kami Sledge and Mason Batholomei and Freshman Tia Flaig.
“It’s good to get a second chance” after districts said Mattie Hagestad.
Justin Spurling adds, “What makes the team a success is being able to memorize your part and really thinking on your feet with confidence.”