![WRA Fencers compete in the 2024 USA Fencing Junior Olympics]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708618844/westernreserve/jy5yyzrkzekiot7jri5o/2024-02-22_fencing2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708618844/westernreserve/jy5yyzrkzekiot7jri5o/2024-02-22_fencing2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1708618844/westernreserve/jy5yyzrkzekiot7jri5o/2024-02-22_fencing2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1708618844/westernreserve/jy5yyzrkzekiot7jri5o/2024-02-22_fencing2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1708618844/westernreserve/jy5yyzrkzekiot7jri5o/2024-02-22_fencing2.png","width":1462}])
The Junior Olympics is the premiere event for the best athletes in the Under 17 and Under 20 age groups across the country.
Fencing
Varsity Coach
Head Coach: Neil Mittal
Phone: 330-650-5865
Email: mittaln@wra.net
Roster
| Name | Class | Hometown |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Apanasewicz | 2025 | Brecksville, OH |
| Chun Chan | 2025 | Hudson, OH |
| Yun Woo Choi | 2026 | Seoul |
| Ellie Doe | 2027 | Hudson, OH |
| Henri Hartmann | 2026 | Küsnacht |
| Riya Hegde | 2025 | Hudson, OH |
| Janelle Johnson | 2027 | Maple Heights, OH |
| Maya Kinney | 2026 | Hudson, OH |
| Tessa Lavi | 2026 | Hudson, OH |
| Mingzheng Li | 2024 | Shanghai |
| Yukun Liu | 2026 | Shanghai |
| Sehar Mahesh | 2025 | Fairlawn, OH |
| Bryton Miller | 2026 | Kent, OH |
| Ava Palfi | 2024 | Westfield Center, OH |
| Anthony Parker | 2027 | Mansfield, OH |
| Alexander Scott | 2026 | Hudson, OH |
| Gaowading Tan | 2024 | Shanghai |
| Maya Vaden | 2026 | Hudson, OH |
| Tingyi Zhu | 2027 | Suzhou, Jiangsu |
Fencing Team Schedule
![Fencers Compete at Wayne State]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707833006/westernreserve/nbpsnilktcg5iyirzn35/Fencing2023-241-27-24-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1707833006/westernreserve/nbpsnilktcg5iyirzn35/Fencing2023-241-27-24-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1707833006/westernreserve/nbpsnilktcg5iyirzn35/Fencing2023-241-27-24-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1707833006/westernreserve/nbpsnilktcg5iyirzn35/Fencing2023-241-27-24-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1707833006/westernreserve/nbpsnilktcg5iyirzn35/Fencing2023-241-27-24-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1707833006/westernreserve/nbpsnilktcg5iyirzn35/Fencing2023-241-27-24-1.jpg","width":2200}])
Many fencers medaled with Ethan Tan highlighting the day in strong bouts.
![Fencing Plays Host to WRA Women's Open and Mixed Team Foil Event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707833006/westernreserve/ryzb8ptpixsdxtmjl9g4/Fencing2023-241-16-24-74.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1707833006/westernreserve/ryzb8ptpixsdxtmjl9g4/Fencing2023-241-16-24-74.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1707833006/westernreserve/ryzb8ptpixsdxtmjl9g4/Fencing2023-241-16-24-74.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1707833006/westernreserve/ryzb8ptpixsdxtmjl9g4/Fencing2023-241-16-24-74.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1707833006/westernreserve/ryzb8ptpixsdxtmjl9g4/Fencing2023-241-16-24-74.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1707833006/westernreserve/ryzb8ptpixsdxtmjl9g4/Fencing2023-241-16-24-74.jpg","width":2200}])
It was a long and successful day for the Pioneers, with many athletes taking home medals.
![Two WRA Fencers Traveled to CFA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707833005/westernreserve/myg0z86ilh71sxs05x0x/Fencing2023-241-27-24-37.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1707833005/westernreserve/myg0z86ilh71sxs05x0x/Fencing2023-241-27-24-37.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1707833005/westernreserve/myg0z86ilh71sxs05x0x/Fencing2023-241-27-24-37.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1707833005/westernreserve/myg0z86ilh71sxs05x0x/Fencing2023-241-27-24-37.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1707833005/westernreserve/myg0z86ilh71sxs05x0x/Fencing2023-241-27-24-37.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1707833005/westernreserve/myg0z86ilh71sxs05x0x/Fencing2023-241-27-24-37.jpg","width":2200}])
It was a small tournament in which WRA was well represented
![Fencing Competes in Denison University Open Tournament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707833005/westernreserve/t0uqjabl0db2hjheeppg/Fencing2023-241-16-24-71.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1707833005/westernreserve/t0uqjabl0db2hjheeppg/Fencing2023-241-16-24-71.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1707833005/westernreserve/t0uqjabl0db2hjheeppg/Fencing2023-241-16-24-71.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1707833005/westernreserve/t0uqjabl0db2hjheeppg/Fencing2023-241-16-24-71.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1707833005/westernreserve/t0uqjabl0db2hjheeppg/Fencing2023-241-16-24-71.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1707833005/westernreserve/t0uqjabl0db2hjheeppg/Fencing2023-241-16-24-71.jpg","width":2200}])
WRA fencers earned medals in tough pools with college athletes.
![WRA Fencing Hosts Junior Olympic Qualifier]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1703610623/westernreserve/f1xsl0mk8bz4g44sez9i/230131_186.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1703610623/westernreserve/f1xsl0mk8bz4g44sez9i/230131_186.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1703610623/westernreserve/f1xsl0mk8bz4g44sez9i/230131_186.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1703610623/westernreserve/f1xsl0mk8bz4g44sez9i/230131_186.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1703610623/westernreserve/f1xsl0mk8bz4g44sez9i/230131_186.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1703610623/westernreserve/f1xsl0mk8bz4g44sez9i/230131_186.jpg","width":2200}])
Your Pioneers qualified six fencers to compete in nine events—the first time since WRA revived the Fencing team in 2014.
![Winter Athletics Awards cheer the Pioneers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710358887/westernreserve/eaku93a0yrtf1avsnauy/2024-03-13_winterathleticawards.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710358887/westernreserve/eaku93a0yrtf1avsnauy/2024-03-13_winterathleticawards.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710358887/westernreserve/eaku93a0yrtf1avsnauy/2024-03-13_winterathleticawards.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1710358887/westernreserve/eaku93a0yrtf1avsnauy/2024-03-13_winterathleticawards.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1710358887/westernreserve/eaku93a0yrtf1avsnauy/2024-03-13_winterathleticawards.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1710358887/westernreserve/eaku93a0yrtf1avsnauy/2024-03-13_winterathleticawards.jpg","width":2200}])
Two Seniors receive prestigious Gold Medal Awards
![WRA Boys Basketball team wins National Championship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709913964/westernreserve/d5khfxgut7qlvv3ytndo/2024-03-08_boysbasketballthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709913964/westernreserve/d5khfxgut7qlvv3ytndo/2024-03-08_boysbasketballthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1709913964/westernreserve/d5khfxgut7qlvv3ytndo/2024-03-08_boysbasketballthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1709913964/westernreserve/d5khfxgut7qlvv3ytndo/2024-03-08_boysbasketballthumbnail.png","width":828}])
Led by Tournament MVP and Marquette commit Royce Parham ’24, the Pioneers returned to Hudson with some serious hardware!
![WRA Basketball Teams take on the National Prep Championship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709570909/westernreserve/k42qy9xvht4tcai6vboz/2024_03_04-nationalprepchampionship2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709570909/westernreserve/k42qy9xvht4tcai6vboz/2024_03_04-nationalprepchampionship2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1709570909/westernreserve/k42qy9xvht4tcai6vboz/2024_03_04-nationalprepchampionship2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1709570909/westernreserve/k42qy9xvht4tcai6vboz/2024_03_04-nationalprepchampionship2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1709570909/westernreserve/k42qy9xvht4tcai6vboz/2024_03_04-nationalprepchampionship2.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1709570909/westernreserve/k42qy9xvht4tcai6vboz/2024_03_04-nationalprepchampionship2.png","width":2200}])
We are cheering our basketball athletes from afar as they compete in this impressive competition this week.
![Boys Basketball Wins Decisively on Senior Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709129720/westernreserve/glys5pzozsskm4ru1e7b/Winter2023-24WRABoysBasketball12-6-23-28.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709129720/westernreserve/glys5pzozsskm4ru1e7b/Winter2023-24WRABoysBasketball12-6-23-28.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1709129720/westernreserve/glys5pzozsskm4ru1e7b/Winter2023-24WRABoysBasketball12-6-23-28.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1709129720/westernreserve/glys5pzozsskm4ru1e7b/Winter2023-24WRABoysBasketball12-6-23-28.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1709129720/westernreserve/glys5pzozsskm4ru1e7b/Winter2023-24WRABoysBasketball12-6-23-28.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1709129720/westernreserve/glys5pzozsskm4ru1e7b/Winter2023-24WRABoysBasketball12-6-23-28.jpg","width":2200}])
Behind Ike Jones's impressive performance, all 16 players contributed to the 57-point win.
The Junior Olympics is the premiere event for the best athletes in the Under 17 and Under 20 age groups across the country.
![Boys Basketball Falls Short to La Lumiers (IN)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1709129720/westernreserve/fqjamdwq9ojahj3pj84f/Winter2023-24WRABoysBasketball12-6-23-23.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1709129720/westernreserve/fqjamdwq9ojahj3pj84f/Winter2023-24WRABoysBasketball12-6-23-23.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1709129720/westernreserve/fqjamdwq9ojahj3pj84f/Winter2023-24WRABoysBasketball12-6-23-23.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1709129720/westernreserve/fqjamdwq9ojahj3pj84f/Winter2023-24WRABoysBasketball12-6-23-23.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1709129720/westernreserve/fqjamdwq9ojahj3pj84f/Winter2023-24WRABoysBasketball12-6-23-23.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1709129720/westernreserve/fqjamdwq9ojahj3pj84f/Winter2023-24WRABoysBasketball12-6-23-23.jpg","width":2200}])
Marquette commit Royce Parham added 31 points to his season total, leading all scorers.