Merrill/Cowles Earns Top 10 Finish at State Mock Trial

The Merrill/Cowles mock trial team finished 9th at this year's state championship.

The Merrill/Cowles mock trial team finished 9th at this year’s state championship.

The Merrill/Cowles Mock Trial team finished 9th at the 2014 Middle School Mock Trial State Championship.

One hundred and seventy-two teams competed at this year’s state tournament, held in Des Moines on Monday, November 17 and Tuesday, November 18.

Team members are:

  • Helena Anderson (Merrill)
  • Louise Bequeaith (Cowles)
  • Robert Briggs (Merrill)
  • Ellery McAlister, (Cowles)
  • Rachel McNerney (Merrill)
  • Alice Medick (Merrill)
  • Nyah Noyes (Cowles)
  • Chloe O’Connor (Cowles)
  • Jane Romp (Merrill)

In addition to a top 10 finish, team member Louise Bequeaith was named one of 11 outstanding, all-state attorneys in this year’s competition.

The team finished 12th in last year’s tournament, losing only to eventual state champion Urbandale.

The Merrill/Cowles team is coached by Des Moines attorney Christina Thompson and parent Sandy Briggs.

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