Summer Nationals, Day Four: Senior Women's Team Epee

Today's event was senior team, with a bright and early check-in time of 6:30. Our team was seeded 24th out of 27, and we were matched up against the 9th seed, Windy City Fencing Center. Their team was made up of Jessie Radanovich (2010 Y14 national champion, 3rd in cadet,), Mason Speta (11th in Y14, 10th in cadet, top 8 in Div 1A), Anna Garina (6th Div 1), Ana Vinikov (54th Div 1). Needless to say, we were a little out-classed.

Our match got off to a slow start, 5-0 at the end of the first bout and 10-2 at the end of the second. After that, each bout was fenced better and better, with the match finishing 23-45, their win. Even though we lost, we all fenced well (especially with Isabel nursing several injuries) and it was a good experience for everyone.

My scores were 5-3 against Vinikov, 5-3 agains Garina, and 4-2 against Radanovich. We finished right where we started, 24th out of 27.

(As a really exciting side note, the USFA used fencing time for the team competitions!)