Nine of our
fencers competed in six of the twelve events scheduled for the six
weapons at the Overland Park NAC.
Junior Women's Epee:
In a field of 85
fencers Under 20 in the nation our fencers Francesca Bassa,
Stephanie WHEELER, and Bethlehem WITTE got 16, 21 and 58
places respectively. Francesca and Stephanie got some points for Junior
and Cadet national point standings as well (top 32).
Junior Men's Epee:
In a field of 132 our fencers Collin Eaton, Dillon Smith, Jonathan
Bibb and
Daniel Trapani finished in 38th, 47th, 49th and 50th places
respectively.
Junior Men's Sabre:
Joseph WYSOCKI made top 32 in the field of 92 very strong
competitors and then lost his DE bout on his way to top 16. Joe finished
30th getting some points for his national Junior point standings.
Division-1 Men's Epee:
Only three of our fencers competed in this event. There weir 183 fencers
in total. Jonathan Bibb and Daniel Trapani made it to the
top 64 after two rounds of pools and then both lost their DE bout for
top 32 finishing 60th and 63d respectively. Colin Eaton took 77th
place. Not so bad for Cadet (Daniel) and Junior (Jonathan and Colin)
fencers.
Division-1 Women's Epee:
Stephanie WHEELER and Francesca BASSA
competed in a field of 99 fencers. This was not the best fencing day for Stephanie
who
finished 96th by winning only one bout in her pool. Francesca who aimed
for top 32 in order to remain in 3d place in US Cadet National Team
finished 33d after she lost her DE bout to Lacey Burt from Oregon. We
wish both girls a little bit more luck next time.
Division-1 Men's Saber:
Joe Wysocky again finished 30th in the field of 111 very strong
competitors showing great technique and stability of high class saber
fencer. Good job Joe and Akhi!!!
