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The New York Mills mock trial team started their season by participating in the St. Cloud Apollo Mock Trial Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 4. In round 1, the defense team defeated Alexandria 97.5 to 96.5. In round 2, the prosecution lost a close contest to Watertown Mayer, 114.5 to 111.5.  Watertown Mayer was last year’s state champion. Out of the 12 schools participating that day, Dylan Selander was awarded the Best Witness.  This was voted on by Stearns/Benton Bar Association judges. Over 70 witnesses took the stand that day. Pictured above: Front row: Tiffany Hoefs, Macy Mursu, Emma Holmes, Haylee Frederick and Jaeger Schmitt. Back row: Ana Stout, Soren Stout, Garrett Uselman, Tyler Roush and Dylan Selander.