Published March 6, 2025
CAPTION: ULM Mock Trial Gold Team: Back row L-R: Robert Brigsby, Hayes Nethery, Toby Green, Hannah Habisreitinger, Coach Bob Noel; Front row L-R: Wyatt Sage, Mallory LeBouef, Chloe Eagan
MONROE, LA – The University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) Mock Trial team has secured an open bid to
the Opening Round Championship Series (ORCS) in Memphis, Tenn., after a remarkable
5-2-1 showing at the New Orleans Regional competition. The team will compete at Rhodes
College from March 7-9, facing some of the nation's top programs.
Outstanding individual performances and a strong team spirit highlighted ULM's success
in New Orleans. Hayes Nethery received the prestigious Best Attorney Award, while
Trinity Chapman and Chloe Eagan earned Best Witness Awards. Further solidifying their
reputation, the team was honored with the Spirit of AMTA award, recognizing their
professionalism and civility.
"Everyone has put hours of hard work into being the best team possible," said senior
attorney Hayes Nethery. "The chance to play in Memphis proves that ULM can compete
with any school.”
Junior Melanna Morris of Calhoun will captain the team in Memphis. “I am honored to
be leading ULM into Memphis for ORCS. We are excited and ready to win,” said Morris.
The ULM ORCS squad features a talented roster, including Attorneys Hayes Nethery,
Toby Green, Hannah Habisreitinger, and Noah Stephan and Witnesses Trinity Chapman, Chloe Eagan, Gwendolyn Abadie, Wyatt Sage, and Madison Hebert.
"I am excited to be competing at ORCS," said junior witness Chloe Eagan. “We are ready
to face some powerful teams and show what we can do.”
ULM will be facing a formidable field, including teams from Georgia, Texas, Baylor,
Rhodes, Oklahoma, Kansas, TCU, Dillard, Rice, Tulane, Georgia State, Auburn, Vanderbilt,
Houston, Alabama, SMU, North Carolina, and Trinity.
CAPTION:ULM Mock Trial Maroon Team: Back row L-R: Alliyah Barrow, Gwendolyn Abadie, Trinity Chapman, Sarah Charrier, Coach
Bob Noel; Front row L-R: Madison Hebert, Jayden Hibbert, Melanna Morris
