The Incarnate Word Academy High School Level mock trial team is headed to compete in the Texas High School State Mock Trial Competition in Dallas from March 5-7.
The team made it to the championship round and finished in second place at the Region 2 High School Mock Trial Competition on Feb. 7 at the Nueces County Courthouse.
About 100 students from 10 area schools participated in the regional competition.
IWA senior Joshua Rasmussen received third place for best attorney and senior Pedram Salamat received fourth place for best witness—earning both of them cash scholarships.