De La Salle mock trial team places third in county championships

CONCORD, CA (Mar. 20, 2022) — De La Salle High placed third in the Contra Costa County Mock Trials championship held virtually in January and February for the second straight year. Sixteen high schools, including Carondelet, took part.

The Contra Costa County Office of Education announced the results at a February awards ceremony where California High received its fifth successive championship sponsored by the Constitutional Rights Foundation. Top seeded De La Salle defeated Dougherty Valley in the consolation trial.

De La Salle’s team included, front row from left, Yianni Dedes, Alex Eby, Gabe Tang, Jaden Fong; back row, Pierre Jolin, Malcom Caminero, Michael Giorgi, Tyler Laymon, Aidan Christen and attorney coach Mike Appel. Not pictured, Trevor Pico.