![Fencing Team Travels for Another Packed Weekend]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1671114444/westernreserve/wgjqzfyb2glb5nvbrvlj/IMG_4218.heic","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1671114444/westernreserve/wgjqzfyb2glb5nvbrvlj/IMG_4218.heic","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1671114444/westernreserve/wgjqzfyb2glb5nvbrvlj/IMG_4218.heic","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1671114444/westernreserve/wgjqzfyb2glb5nvbrvlj/IMG_4218.heic","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1671114444/westernreserve/wgjqzfyb2glb5nvbrvlj/IMG_4218.heic","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1671114444/westernreserve/wgjqzfyb2glb5nvbrvlj/IMG_4218.heic","width":2200}])
On Saturday, part of the team went to Denison University to fence their Open tournament and on Sunday another part of the team went to Pittsburgh Fencing Center for their D and Under Mixed Foil and E & Under Women’s Foil.
Fencing
Varsity Coach
Head Coach: Neil Mittal
Phone: 330-650-5865
Email: mittaln@wra.net
Roster
| Name | Class | Hometown |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Apanasewicz | 2025 | Brecksville, OH |
| Benjamin Bixby | 2025 | Hudson, OH |
| Chun Chan | 2025 | Hudson, OH |
| Yun Woo Choi | 2026 | Seoul |
| Marie Gentile | 2025 | Hudson, OH |
| Riya Hegde | 2025 | Hudson, OH |
| Lillian Kercher | 2026 | Garrettsville, OH |
| Maya Kinney | 2026 | Hudson, OH |
| Nadia Kischke | 2026 | Massillon, OH |
| Tessa Lavi | 2026 | Hudson, OH |
| Mingzheng Li | 2024 | Shanghai |
| Jinxi Lin | 2026 | Fuzhou |
| Yijia Liu | 2025 | Shenzhen |
| Yukun Liu | 2026 | Shanghai |
| Sehar Mahesh | 2025 | Fairlawn, OH |
| Bryton Miller | 2026 | Kent, OH |
| Ava Palfi | 2024 | Westfield Center, OH |
| Alexander Scott | 2026 | Hudson, OH |
| Gaowading Tan | 2024 | Shanghai |
| Maya Vaden | 2026 | Hudson, OH |
| Cavin Xue | 2024 | Hudson, OH |
Fencing Team Schedule
![Fencers Compete in Packed Weekend of Tournaments]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668456958/westernreserve/yn7v0vhkwwhlk2dz87h0/211213_155.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668456958/westernreserve/yn7v0vhkwwhlk2dz87h0/211213_155.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668456958/westernreserve/yn7v0vhkwwhlk2dz87h0/211213_155.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1668456958/westernreserve/yn7v0vhkwwhlk2dz87h0/211213_155.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1668456958/westernreserve/yn7v0vhkwwhlk2dz87h0/211213_155.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1668456958/westernreserve/yn7v0vhkwwhlk2dz87h0/211213_155.jpg","width":2200}])
Saturday and Sunday each played host to tournaments for many of our fencers in various events.
![Pioneers Host Second Home Fencing Tournament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668454090/westernreserve/zj6k7duo1126xomjkvts/IMG_4113.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668454090/westernreserve/zj6k7duo1126xomjkvts/IMG_4113.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668454090/westernreserve/zj6k7duo1126xomjkvts/IMG_4113.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1668454090/westernreserve/zj6k7duo1126xomjkvts/IMG_4113.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668454090/westernreserve/zj6k7duo1126xomjkvts/IMG_4113.jpg","width":1400}])
The Pioneers faced tough competition and medaled in each event.
![Fencers Take On Northwestern Tournament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668454090/westernreserve/lcn0iyk6cx2cemnygefi/IMG_3977.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668454090/westernreserve/lcn0iyk6cx2cemnygefi/IMG_3977.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668454090/westernreserve/lcn0iyk6cx2cemnygefi/IMG_3977.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1668454090/westernreserve/lcn0iyk6cx2cemnygefi/IMG_3977.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668454090/westernreserve/lcn0iyk6cx2cemnygefi/IMG_3977.jpg","width":1262}])
Two members of the WRA Fencing team traveled to Chicago for a weekend challenge.
![Fencers Travel to Cleveland Fencing Academy Tournament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663698382/westernreserve/pcukmwwilgwpl3ok9dh9/211213_121-X2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663698382/westernreserve/pcukmwwilgwpl3ok9dh9/211213_121-X2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663698382/westernreserve/pcukmwwilgwpl3ok9dh9/211213_121-X2.jpg","width":768}])
The tournament hosted three events: Unrated foil, Open foil, and Unrated sabre. We had competitors in all three.
![Two WRA Wrestlers Earn 5th Place in PA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700074157/westernreserve/an5xkpoimbca6anfwq0n/221203_580.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700074157/westernreserve/an5xkpoimbca6anfwq0n/221203_580.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700074157/westernreserve/an5xkpoimbca6anfwq0n/221203_580.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1700074157/westernreserve/an5xkpoimbca6anfwq0n/221203_580.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1700074157/westernreserve/an5xkpoimbca6anfwq0n/221203_580.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1700074157/westernreserve/an5xkpoimbca6anfwq0n/221203_580.jpg","width":2200}])
With the return of senior Christian Fried, the Pioneers are looking to have a big season.
![Unselfish Play Helps the Pioneers Earn a Win on the Road at Spire]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699972111/westernreserve/ari7nigpqvrxxis0dd8b/221130_338.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699972111/westernreserve/ari7nigpqvrxxis0dd8b/221130_338.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699972111/westernreserve/ari7nigpqvrxxis0dd8b/221130_338.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1699972111/westernreserve/ari7nigpqvrxxis0dd8b/221130_338.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699972111/westernreserve/ari7nigpqvrxxis0dd8b/221130_338.jpg","width":1600}])
Every member of the team saw action, and aggressive play from the Pios propelled them to victory.
![Boys Basketball Puts On Another Strong Performance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699891805/westernreserve/cf5tpxmv2xac70ak3s4s/221130_447.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699891805/westernreserve/cf5tpxmv2xac70ak3s4s/221130_447.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699891805/westernreserve/cf5tpxmv2xac70ak3s4s/221130_447.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1699891805/westernreserve/cf5tpxmv2xac70ak3s4s/221130_447.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699891805/westernreserve/cf5tpxmv2xac70ak3s4s/221130_447.jpg","width":1502}])
After holding their opponent to only 18 first half points, many Pioneers saw the floor in a dominant win.
![Boys Basketball Earns Another Big Win]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699560837/westernreserve/kotyhb2kzhyxpufry6mg/221130_068.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699560837/westernreserve/kotyhb2kzhyxpufry6mg/221130_068.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699560837/westernreserve/kotyhb2kzhyxpufry6mg/221130_068.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1699560837/westernreserve/kotyhb2kzhyxpufry6mg/221130_068.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699560837/westernreserve/kotyhb2kzhyxpufry6mg/221130_068.jpg","width":1381}])
Behind big nights from Marquette commits Owens and Parham, the Pioneers took down Erie Prep with ease.
![Pioneer athletes celebrated during WRA’s Fall 2023 Athletic Awards Ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699448827/westernreserve/n4lvysqoiajnhoqdh2be/WRA_8151.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699448827/westernreserve/n4lvysqoiajnhoqdh2be/WRA_8151.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699448827/westernreserve/n4lvysqoiajnhoqdh2be/WRA_8151.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1699448827/westernreserve/n4lvysqoiajnhoqdh2be/WRA_8151.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1699448827/westernreserve/n4lvysqoiajnhoqdh2be/WRA_8151.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1699448827/westernreserve/n4lvysqoiajnhoqdh2be/WRA_8151.jpg","width":2200}])
Western Reserve Academy honors the outstanding achievements of fall season athletes, and the coaches and community members who lend their support.
![Boys Basketball Sets a Strong Tone to Start the Season]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699375702/westernreserve/mzafcrziw0gb2nuzetyd/221130_140.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699375702/westernreserve/mzafcrziw0gb2nuzetyd/221130_140.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699375702/westernreserve/mzafcrziw0gb2nuzetyd/221130_140.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1699375702/westernreserve/mzafcrziw0gb2nuzetyd/221130_140.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699375702/westernreserve/mzafcrziw0gb2nuzetyd/221130_140.jpg","width":1600}])
The Pioneers swept the Can-Am tournament behind stellar defense.