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Students Shine in Mock Trial Competition The scene in the courtroom before the announcement is made about the winning Mock Trial team. “Objection, your honor. That question requires a narrative,” said one Santa Cruz High School student in a firm voice last weekend during the final of the annual Mock Trial competition between area high schools.  Santa Cruz High team member Riley Mallory speaks before Judge Jeff Almquist. The exchange was a typical one in the Watsonville Superior Court for the past two weekends as students in Mock Trial clubs from seven Santa Cruz County high schools squared off in the annual competition sponsored by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education.  Scotts Valley High’s Maiya Moncino accepts an award from Superintendent Michael Watkins and Judge Jeff Almquist. The case pitted an 18-year-old defendant accused of assault with a deadly weapon and cyber bullying against the state, which represented a 13-year-old middle school student.  Scotts Valley High, the winning team. Teams from Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz, Harbor, Soquel, Aptos, St. Francis and Watsonville high schools took turns as prosecutors and defense. The teams spent most of the school year preparing for the case.  Santa Cruz High, the second place team. Here are the awards presented at the conclusion of the three-day competition in Watsonville.  |
