This past Saturday, Sherwood Christian Academy’s high school Mock Trial team, known as the “Legal Eagles,” showcased their exceptional skills at the regional competition held at the Dougherty County Courthouse. Sherwood Christian Academy’s team went undefeated through the three rounds of competition, securing First Place overall at the Region level. Our team demonstrated exceptional performance and sportsmanship throughout the event, and we are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication.
Several students received individual awards for their outstanding performances:
- Cooper Powers: 2 Best Attorney awards
- Rowan Allen: 2 Best Witness awards
- Will Moorhead: Best Attorney
- Dianna Bower: Best Witness
Finishing in second place was Valwood School, and in third place, Lee County High School.
The event saw fierce competition among several schools, including:
- Colquitt County High School (Norman Park, Colquitt County)
- Columbus High School (Columbus, Muscogee County)
- Deerfield-Windsor School (Albany, Dougherty County)
- Dougherty High School (Albany, Dougherty County)
- Lee County High School (Leesburg, Lee County)
- Lowndes High School (Valdosta, Lowndes County)
- Monroe High School (Albany, Dougherty County)
- Sherwood Christian Academy (Albany, Dougherty County)
- Valdosta High School (Valdosta, Valdosta)
- Valwood School (Valdosta, Lowndes County)
Sherwood Christian Academy’s team is coached by Judge Alfreda Sheppard, Attorney Sandra Satchell, and Attorney Phil Cannon.
This is Sherwood Christian Academy’s third year of competition in Mock Trial. In their first year, the team made it to the State level of competition, and last year they advanced to the District level.
The Georgia High School Mock Trial Competition, established in 1988, offers students a unique opportunity to learn about the legal system while developing critical skills such as public speaking, critical thinking, and teamwork. Coached by volunteer attorneys and teachers, teams prepare trial presentations from case materials created by the H.S, Mock Trial Committee. During the competition, students assume the roles of attorneys and witnesses in a simulated court case, with professional attorneys and judges serving as presiding judges and evaluators.
The top teams from each region will advance to the District competitions, with the ultimate goal of competing in the State Finals and potentially the National High School Mock Trial Championship in Phoenix, Arizona.
