February 4th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

The 2025 mock trial season is underway.  Allegany High School is the defending state champion.  Tony Orndoff is the coach at Bishop Walsh and he told WCBC News that this year’s case involves harassment vs. free speech issues.  Schools participating include Fort Hill, Mountain Ridge, Allegany, Bishop Walsh, Northern, and Southern.  Each school has ten local matches prior to the state playoffs.