The Mid-Prairie Middle School Mock Trial team has qualified for the state competition.

The team of Gracie Kiene, Madison Kelly, Kaden Meader, Paytin Swartzentruber, Thaddeus Shetler, Emily Righter, Connor Jennings, Colton Thrapp, and Schalyn Lee won both of their trials placing them in a tie for first place at the regional tournament. They also won second place in individual scores. Kiene and Swartzendruber are nominated as outstanding attorneys and Shetler and Jennings are nominated for outstanding witnesses. The team will compete at the state competition scheduled for November 27-29 in Des Moines.