MOCK TRIAL
Athens Christian School started a Mock Trial Team in 2011 to give students the opportunity to participate in a highly competitive academic competition sponsored by the Younger Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia.
Over the years, ACS Mock Trial Team members have earned an impressive 55 individual Best Witness Awards and 55 individual Best Lawyer Awards — 110 total recognitions.
In 2017, ACS was the Runner-Up in the Region Competition and advanced to the District Competition for the first time in school history.
In 2018, ACS was again the Region Runner-Up, advancing to the District Competition for the second consecutive year.
In 2019, ACS had a strong showing at the National Mock Trial Competition, finishing tied for 26th in the nation.
During the State Competition in 2025, the ACS Mock Trial Team made history once again, being named Region Champions and advancing to both the District and State Competitions. Competing against schools from every classification, the team finished 10th in the State of Georgia — an incredible accomplishment that reflects the hard work, preparation, and excellence of our students and coaches.
At the State Competition, Bryson Campbell, Kaiya Smoot, and Hannah Stephenson each earned the Most Outstanding Lawyer Award in the rounds in which they competed.
2025–2026 Mock Trial Team
PROSECUTION
Lawyers:
Elana Wanzer
Gavin Crawford
Conner Holland
Witnesses:
Seth Cummings – Detective Branch
Calvin White – Sasha Korchnoi (business owner)
Butler Dekle – Joe Walker (forensic accountant)
DEFENSE
Lawyers:
Noah Gray
Lilly Doe
Ethan Pazdro
Witnesses:
Anneliese Ingerson – Logan Haynes (defendant)
Madison Armour – C.J. Morgan (informant)
Charli Fulghum – Parker Young (professor)
Patrick Morris - Court Artist
Harlem Ford and Jack Pazdro - Witness Understudy/Timekeeper
Kharington Mayes - Lawyer Understudy
Let's cheer on our Legal Eagles as they start preparing to defend their Region Championship this coming Spring!
