In contrast to the day before, Cadet Foil was one of the best fencing days that I've ever had. Even without that terrible day to compare to, this was a very good day. Giving up the idea of trying to use Italian grips in USFA competition, I was using my coach's foils.
I didn't win any of my bouts, but I got out-fenced instead of out-touched. There were some very strong fencers in my pool, and even though none of them fenced "our way", the bouts were still enjoyable. My final bout went to la belle, but I countered at the last touch and lost the bout.
I didn't make the cut to DEs, but I was only off by a couple of places; that day also helped me know that I can fence well in USFA foil.
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