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Juniata Mock Trial Wins Happy Valley Invitational for Second Consecutive Year

(Posted October 29, 2026)

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Zachary Riggall ’29 (left) earned two Outstanding Attorney Awards for his performances representing both the plaintiff and defense, while Maddie Herold ’27 (right) received an Outstanding Witness Award.

Zachary Riggall ’29 (left) earned two Outstanding Attorney Awards for his performances representing both the plaintiff and defense, while Maddie Herold ’27 (right) received an Outstanding Witness Award.

HUNTINGDON, Pa. — For the second consecutive year, Juniata College Mock Trial took first place at the Happy Valley Invitational, hosted by Penn State University this past weekend.

Juniata finished first among 30 teams, followed by Boston College in second place, Georgetown University in third, Cornell University in fourth, and Penn State in fifth.

Zachary Riggall ’29 of Taylor, Pa., earned two Outstanding Attorney Awards, one for his performance on the plaintiff side and one for the defense. Maddie Herold ’27 of South Abington Township, Pa., received an Outstanding Witness Award.

"It is significant to win this Tournament two years in a row," noted Attorney David Andrews, Coach of the Mock Trial Legal Eagles. "This Tournament is considered one of the most competitive of the Fall Invitational Season. We played four excellent teams on our way to the Championship in Georgetown, Fordham, Case Western, and Stevenson."

Juniata Mock Trial will next compete at the Notre Dame Golden Dome Invitational, followed by the Mocktopia Tournament in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Contact April Feagley at feaglea@juniata.edu or (814) 641-3131 for more information.