Eastside Catholic’s Mock Trial team took seventh place at the State Mock Trial Competition March 25 in Olympia.

Seattle Prep won the event, which featured 22 high school teams from across the state. The competition lasted three-days and had four rounds.

Mock Trial is part of the YMCA’s Youth & Government program, which helps students experience democracy in action.

The following Eastside Catholic students were recognized as outstanding attorneys: Michael Abraham, Kate Benecke, Lucas Heflin and Tennley Noble.

The following Crusaders were recognized as outstanding witnesses:  Michael Abraham, Matt Callans, Katie Hurlbut, Shelby Newell and Chloe Salatino.