Masters Fencers Excel at ISFL Individual Championships
The Panthers were omnipresent on the podium at the Independent School Fencing League (ISFL) individual championships on January 24 at Horace Mann.
A combined five fencers from Masters' varsity girls and boys teams medaled at the event, showcasing the program's depth and talent.
“When it comes to our fencing team as a whole, I truly believe it comes down to the camaraderie between us,” said Etienne Millet ’27, who tied for third in saber. “We are a pretty small team, usually only have three to four starters per category, which has created a tight bond between us. This bond is not only in the fencing studio but also outside. I've gotten much closer to many underclassmen and students whom I wouldn't have otherwise.”
On the boys side, Niki Agrawal ’28 also placed second in foil. For the girls, Ande Ferrari ’29 and Cara Choi ’29 tied for third in foil, while April Wang ’27 tied for third in épée.
“My teammates were always around me, pitching in to coach, or just to cheer me on after a touch,” Ferrari said. “This encouragement gave me strength to win and finish my 15-point bout. My coach was always behind me ready to support me through my direct elimination bouts.”
In addition to the medalists, Masters received strong contributions from up and down its lineup. For the boys, John Thorn ’26 (sixth place/foil), Silas Effron ’30 (seventh place/épée), Aidan Mondesir ’29 (ninth place/épée) and Rohan Lavery ’26 (10th place/saber) finished inside the Top 10. For the girls, Ella Liu ’27 (seventh/foil) and Abigail Wu ’30 (eighth/saber) recorded Top 10 finishes.
“I think the strong results from Masters' fencers reflect how supportive and mature our School's fencing program is,” Wang said. “Fencing is a team sport: Although we compete individually on the strip, we never fence alone. This environment of shared preparation and support helps all of us perform at our best.”
Both fencing teams will be back in action against visiting Hackley on Wednesday, February 11, at the Fonseca Center at 4:30 p.m.
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